Economic growth in euro zone halved in Q2 Economic growth in the euro zone halved in the second quarter as France ground to a halt, while unemployment held just above 10% in June, according to official data. Business • 29 Jul 16
Economic growth in euro zone halved in Q2 Economic growth in the euro zone halved in the second quarter as France ground to a halt, while unemployment held just above 10% in June, according to official data. Business • 29 Jul 16
UK economy picked up pace in run-up to Brexit vote The UK economy picked up pace in the run-up to the Brexit vote thanks to the strongest performance from industrial production since 1999. Business • 27 Jul 16
UK economy picked up pace in run-up to Brexit vote The UK economy picked up pace in the run-up to the Brexit vote thanks to the strongest performance from industrial production since 1999. Business • 27 Jul 16
Ireland can afford extra EU payment - Noonan The Minister for Finance has said there is a liability on Ireland to pay an extra €280m to the European budget, as part of the country's national contribution. Business • 21 Jul 16
Ireland can afford extra EU payment - Noonan The Minister for Finance has said there is a liability on Ireland to pay an extra €280m to the European budget, as part of the country's national contribution. Business • 21 Jul 16
New GDP figures lead to higher EU contribution Ireland's contribution to the European Union's Budget will increase by €280m as a result of the controversial re-calculation of the country's economic statistics, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed. Business • 21 Jul 16
New GDP figures lead to higher EU contribution Ireland's contribution to the European Union's Budget will increase by €280m as a result of the controversial re-calculation of the country's economic statistics, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has confirmed. Business • 21 Jul 16
Deficit fell to 1.8% of GDP last year - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the General Government deficit came to €4.6 billion, or 1.8% of GDP, last year. Business • 13 Jul 16
Deficit fell to 1.8% of GDP last year - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the General Government deficit came to €4.6 billion, or 1.8% of GDP, last year. Business • 13 Jul 16
Meaningless economic statistics may cause problems Ireland’s economy grew by more than a quarter last year, according to official statistics. But should we believe them? Business Editor David Murphy takes a look. News • 13 Jul 16
Meaningless economic statistics may cause problems Ireland’s economy grew by more than a quarter last year, according to official statistics. But should we believe them? Business Editor David Murphy takes a look. News • 13 Jul 16
Irish economy grew by 'dramatic' 26% last year The economy grew by an enormous 26% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Jul 16
Irish economy grew by 'dramatic' 26% last year The economy grew by an enormous 26% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 12 Jul 16
ESRI reduces growth forecast over slowdown, Brexit The Economic and Social Research Institute has reduced its growth forecast for this year, due to a slowdown in world trade and the economic uncertainty caused by the Brexit referendum. News • 21 Jun 16
ESRI reduces growth forecast over slowdown, Brexit The Economic and Social Research Institute has reduced its growth forecast for this year, due to a slowdown in world trade and the economic uncertainty caused by the Brexit referendum. News • 21 Jun 16
Euro zone growth revised back up to 0.6% The euro zone economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2016, the highest rate for 12 months, supported by household spending and private sector investment. Business • 07 Jun 16
Euro zone growth revised back up to 0.6% The euro zone economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2016, the highest rate for 12 months, supported by household spending and private sector investment. Business • 07 Jun 16
Greek economy shrinks by 0.5% in first quarter Greece's economy contracted in the first quarter at a slightly faster pace than previously estimated, provisional estimates by the Greek statistics service ELSTAT shows. Business • 30 May 16
Greek economy shrinks by 0.5% in first quarter Greece's economy contracted in the first quarter at a slightly faster pace than previously estimated, provisional estimates by the Greek statistics service ELSTAT shows. Business • 30 May 16
German investor morale down as Brexit hits outlook The mood among German analysts and investors worsened unexpectedly in May as risks, including a possible British exit from the European Union, cloud the outlook in Europe's biggest economy. Business • 24 May 16
German investor morale down as Brexit hits outlook The mood among German analysts and investors worsened unexpectedly in May as risks, including a possible British exit from the European Union, cloud the outlook in Europe's biggest economy. Business • 24 May 16
Germany's Q1 growth better than expected The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.7% in the first three months of 2016, driven primarily by robust domestic demand, official data showed today. Business • 13 May 16
Germany's Q1 growth better than expected The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.7% in the first three months of 2016, driven primarily by robust domestic demand, official data showed today. Business • 13 May 16
Euro zone growth at fastest pace in five years The euro zone economy grew at its fastest pace in five years in the first quarter, driven by unlikely stars such as France and Spain. Business • 29 Apr 16
Euro zone growth at fastest pace in five years The euro zone economy grew at its fastest pace in five years in the first quarter, driven by unlikely stars such as France and Spain. Business • 29 Apr 16
UK economic growth slows amid manufacturing slump The UK economy slowed in the first quarter of this year following a slump in the manufacturing and construction industries. Business • 27 Apr 16
UK economic growth slows amid manufacturing slump The UK economy slowed in the first quarter of this year following a slump in the manufacturing and construction industries. Business • 27 Apr 16
China's Q1 growth of 1.1% misses forecasts China's economy expanded 1.1% in the first quarter of 2016 from the fourth quarter of last year, National Bureau of Statistics data showed, missing analysts forecasts. Business • 18 Apr 16
China's Q1 growth of 1.1% misses forecasts China's economy expanded 1.1% in the first quarter of 2016 from the fourth quarter of last year, National Bureau of Statistics data showed, missing analysts forecasts. Business • 18 Apr 16
UK economic Q4 growth revised upwards to 0.6% Britain's economy grew faster than previously thought at the end of last year but the current account deficit hit its highest level since records began, according to official figures. Business • 31 Mar 16
UK economic Q4 growth revised upwards to 0.6% Britain's economy grew faster than previously thought at the end of last year but the current account deficit hit its highest level since records began, according to official figures. Business • 31 Mar 16
Irish economic growth of 7.8% tops euro zone again New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that GDP increased by 7.8% for the whole of 2015 - beating expectations. Business • 10 Mar 16
Irish economic growth of 7.8% tops euro zone again New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that GDP increased by 7.8% for the whole of 2015 - beating expectations. Business • 10 Mar 16
Italy final fourth quarter GDP confirmed at 0.1% Italy's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2015 from the third, confirming a preliminary estimate. Business • 04 Mar 16
Italy final fourth quarter GDP confirmed at 0.1% Italy's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2015 from the third, confirming a preliminary estimate. Business • 04 Mar 16
Australia's economy grew by 3% in 2015 Australia's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.6% in October to December, supported by government and consumer spending. Business • 02 Mar 16
Australia's economy grew by 3% in 2015 Australia's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.6% in October to December, supported by government and consumer spending. Business • 02 Mar 16
Irish shadow banking 10 times size of economy Ireland has the highest level of shadow banking assets in the world as a percentage of GDP, according to figures from the Financial Stability Board, a group of global regulators. Business • 24 Feb 16
Irish shadow banking 10 times size of economy Ireland has the highest level of shadow banking assets in the world as a percentage of GDP, according to figures from the Financial Stability Board, a group of global regulators. Business • 24 Feb 16
German business morale at lowest level in a year German business morale fell for a third month in a row in February to reach its lowest level in more than a year, new figures show today. Business • 23 Feb 16
German business morale at lowest level in a year German business morale fell for a third month in a row in February to reach its lowest level in more than a year, new figures show today. Business • 23 Feb 16
Japanese economy shrank by 1.4% in Q4 2015 Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports slumped. Business • 15 Feb 16
Japanese economy shrank by 1.4% in Q4 2015 Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports slumped. Business • 15 Feb 16
UK GDP growth slows to weakest in 3 years in Q4 The UK economy ended 2015 on a soft note after the annual pace of growth slowed to its weakest in nearly three years as the global economic slowdown weighed on its previously rapid expansion. Business • 28 Jan 16
UK GDP growth slows to weakest in 3 years in Q4 The UK economy ended 2015 on a soft note after the annual pace of growth slowed to its weakest in nearly three years as the global economic slowdown weighed on its previously rapid expansion. Business • 28 Jan 16
German economy grew by 1.7% last year The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 1.7% in 2015, fractionally faster than in the year before, the federal statistics office Destatis said today. Business • 14 Jan 16
German economy grew by 1.7% last year The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 1.7% in 2015, fractionally faster than in the year before, the federal statistics office Destatis said today. Business • 14 Jan 16
UK economic growth revised downwards The UK economy grew less strongly than previously thought in much of 2015, according to official data that is likely to surprise the Bank of England as it ponders when to raise interest rates. Business • 23 Dec 15
UK economic growth revised downwards The UK economy grew less strongly than previously thought in much of 2015, according to official data that is likely to surprise the Bank of England as it ponders when to raise interest rates. Business • 23 Dec 15
