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Davy revises upwards its growth forecasts for both 2019 and 2020

Davy upgrades GDP growth forecast for 2020 to 5.5%

Business / 13 Jan

The country's GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter, new CSO figures show

Economy sees GDP growth of 1.7% in third quarter

Business / 13 Dec 19

Consumption, the traditional driver of growth and accounting for 70% of US GDP, remained strong in the third quarter

US economy grew faster in Q3, expanding at 2.1% rate

Business / 27 Nov 19

The Irish economy saw growth of 0.7% in three months from April to June

Economy grows by 0.7% in Q2 as Q1 growth revised up

Business / 13 Sep 19

The Irish economy grew 8.2% last year, revised CSO figures show

Irish economic growth for 2018 revised up to 8.2%

Business / 11 Jul 19

Irish gross domestic product grew 6.7% in 2018, new CSO figure show

Irish economy grew by 6.7% last year - CSO

Business / 14 Mar 19

The European Commission has forecast Irish economic growth of 4.1% for this year, down from its earlier projection of 4.5%

Irish economic growth forecast cut due to uncertainty

Business / 07 Feb 19

The IMF said securing a trade deal would roughly halve the economic damage from trade barriers and reduced foreign investment and immigration

No-deal Brexit would cost Britain 6% of GDP, IMF warns

Business / 14 Nov 18

Ireland's economy has outperformed everywhere in Europe since 2014

Economy grew by 2.5% in second quarter - CSO

Business / 13 Sep 18

Compared with the same quarter in 2017, the economy grew by 2% from April to June

German economic growth stronger than expected in Q2

Business / 14 Aug 18

The country's GDP shrank by 0.6% on a quarterly basis in the first three months of the year

Economic growth for 2017 revised down to 7.2% from 7.8%

Business / 19 Jul 18

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe cautions that the country's hard-won gains cannot be taken for granted

GDP forecasts raised as labour market fuels more growth

Business / 18 Apr 18

The budget deficit fell to 0.3% of gross domestic product at the end of 2017

Budget deficit on target at 0.3% of GDP - CSO

Business / 16 Apr 18

CSO figures show the economy grew by 10.5% on an annual basis in the third quarter

Economy grows 4.2% in Q3, up 10.5% on the year

Business / 15 Dec 17

The global average is boosted by regions such as China and Developed Asia where productivity typically lags and there is a lot to be gained from AI in catching up

AI could add nearly €50bn to Irish GDP by 2030 - report

Business / 22 Nov 17

Stronger than expected growth in previous quarters provided more good news for President Emmanuel Macron, as his government's growth target of 1.7% is now likely to be surpassed

French economy grows at fastest pace since 2011

Business / 31 Oct 17

Consumer spending fell by 1.1% in the second quarter, new CSO figures show

Economy grew by 1.4% in Q2, up 5.8% on annual basis

Business / 15 Sep 17

The euro zone's expansion picked up speed in Q2, with the economy growing 0.6% compared with the previous three months.

Consumer spending underpins euro zone strong growth

Business / 07 Sep 17

Gross domestic product increased at a 3% annual rate in the April-June period, the Commerce Department said in its second estimate today

US economy grew faster than initially thought in Q2

Business / 30 Aug 17

The economy grew 6.9% in the second quarter from a year earlier, the same rate as the first quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics said

China Q2 GDP growth tops forecasts on strong investment

Business / 17 Jul 17

Euro zone economy outperforms US with robust start

Business / 03 May 17

The IMF projection for Ireland for 2017 is consistent with the Central Bank's assessment, with the regulator also forecasting growth of 3.5% this year

IMF expects Irish GDP of 3.5% for 2017

Business / 18 Apr 17

The Government deficit fell to €1.3 billion at the end of of last year from €5 billion in 2015

Budget deficit falls to lower than expected 0.5% of GDP

Business / 11 Apr 17

Speaking at the Joint Central Bank of Ireland & European Investment Bank Conference, Mr Noonan also said the department is now predicting 3.7% GDP growth for 2018

2017 GDP growth forecast upgraded to 4.3%

Business / 10 Apr 17

Finance Department Secretary General Derek Moran told the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee the second half of 2016 was much stronger than had been assumed

2017 economic growth forecast set to be increased

Business / 05 Apr 17

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