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
US third-quarter growth revised lower to 2% The US economy grew at a fairly healthy pace in the third quarter as strong consumer and business spending offset efforts by businesses to reduce an inventory glut. Business • 22 Dec 15
US third-quarter growth revised lower to 2% The US economy grew at a fairly healthy pace in the third quarter as strong consumer and business spending offset efforts by businesses to reduce an inventory glut. Business • 22 Dec 15
ESRI expects growth close to 5% next year The Economic and Social Research Institute has forecast that the economy will grow by 6.7% this year and close to 5% next year, with employment breaking through the two-million mark. News • 18 Dec 15
ESRI expects growth close to 5% next year The Economic and Social Research Institute has forecast that the economy will grow by 6.7% this year and close to 5% next year, with employment breaking through the two-million mark. News • 18 Dec 15
Economy grew by 7% year on year in third quarter The economy has grown by 7% in the first nine months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Dec 15
Economy grew by 7% year on year in third quarter The economy has grown by 7% in the first nine months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 11 Dec 15
Economy could grow by over 7% this year - Howlin The Irish economy may post "spectacular" growth of more than 7% this year, Minister Brendan Howlin has said. Business • 10 Dec 15
Economy could grow by over 7% this year - Howlin The Irish economy may post "spectacular" growth of more than 7% this year, Minister Brendan Howlin has said. Business • 10 Dec 15
Strong Irish growth rates to continue - Commission The Irish economy is expected to show very strong growth over the next two years, the European Commission said today in its latest economic forecasts. Business • 05 Nov 15
Strong Irish growth rates to continue - Commission The Irish economy is expected to show very strong growth over the next two years, the European Commission said today in its latest economic forecasts. Business • 05 Nov 15
US economy grew by just 1.5% in third quarter US economic growth braked sharply in the third quarter as businesses cut back on restocking warehouses to work off an inventory glut. Business • 29 Oct 15
US economy grew by just 1.5% in third quarter US economic growth braked sharply in the third quarter as businesses cut back on restocking warehouses to work off an inventory glut. Business • 29 Oct 15
UK economy slows more than expected in Q3 British economic growth slowed more than expected in the three months to September after the biggest fall in construction in three years. Business • 27 Oct 15
UK economy slows more than expected in Q3 British economic growth slowed more than expected in the three months to September after the biggest fall in construction in three years. Business • 27 Oct 15
China's Q3 growth seen dipping to 6.8% China's economic growth is expected to fall below 7% for the first time since the global financial crisis in the third quarter. Business • 14 Oct 15
China's Q3 growth seen dipping to 6.8% China's economic growth is expected to fall below 7% for the first time since the global financial crisis in the third quarter. Business • 14 Oct 15
French growth stagnates in second quarter French economic growth stalled in the second quarter, the INSEE official statistics agency said today. Business • 23 Sep 15
French growth stagnates in second quarter French economic growth stalled in the second quarter, the INSEE official statistics agency said today. Business • 23 Sep 15
Economy grew by 1.9% in second quarter - CSO The economy grew by just under 2% in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 10 Sep 15
Economy grew by 1.9% in second quarter - CSO The economy grew by just under 2% in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 10 Sep 15
Euro zone growth revised up to 0.4% in Q2 The euro zone grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, official data showed today, revising upward a first estimate that sparked worries about the health of the European economy. Business • 08 Sep 15
Euro zone growth revised up to 0.4% in Q2 The euro zone grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, official data showed today, revising upward a first estimate that sparked worries about the health of the European economy. Business • 08 Sep 15
Ulster Bank raises its 2015 & 2016 GDP forecasts Ulster Bank expects Ireland’s gross domestic product to grow by 5.2% this year – up from its previous forecast of 3.9%. Business • 26 Aug 15
Ulster Bank raises its 2015 & 2016 GDP forecasts Ulster Bank expects Ireland’s gross domestic product to grow by 5.2% this year – up from its previous forecast of 3.9%. Business • 26 Aug 15
Goodbody expects economic growth of 5.5% in 2015 Ireland is going through its most promising economic expansion since the 1990s, according to one of the country’s main stockbrokers, which has prompted it to upgrade its growth forecast for 2015. Business • 13 Aug 15
Goodbody expects economic growth of 5.5% in 2015 Ireland is going through its most promising economic expansion since the 1990s, according to one of the country’s main stockbrokers, which has prompted it to upgrade its growth forecast for 2015. Business • 13 Aug 15
Central Bank raises economic growth forecast The Central Bank has raised its growth forecasts for 2015 and 2016 due to stronger domestic spending and an ever-growing demand for Irish exports. Business • 29 Jul 15
Central Bank raises economic growth forecast The Central Bank has raised its growth forecasts for 2015 and 2016 due to stronger domestic spending and an ever-growing demand for Irish exports. Business • 29 Jul 15
British economy grew 0.7% in second quarter British growth bounced back in the second quarter of 2015 as gross domestic product increased by 0.7%, according to official figures. Business • 28 Jul 15
British economy grew 0.7% in second quarter British growth bounced back in the second quarter of 2015 as gross domestic product increased by 0.7%, according to official figures. Business • 28 Jul 15
US Q1 GDP revised to show slight contraction The US economy contracted slightly in the first quarter as it struggled with bad weather, a strong dollar, spending cuts in the energy sector and disruptions at West Coast ports. Business • 24 Jun 15
US Q1 GDP revised to show slight contraction The US economy contracted slightly in the first quarter as it struggled with bad weather, a strong dollar, spending cuts in the energy sector and disruptions at West Coast ports. Business • 24 Jun 15
Bundesbank upgrades German growth forecasts The German central bank, or Bundesbank, has upgraded its growth forecasts for this year and next year. Business • 05 Jun 15
Bundesbank upgrades German growth forecasts The German central bank, or Bundesbank, has upgraded its growth forecasts for this year and next year. Business • 05 Jun 15
Swiss economy contracts as franc cap dropped Switzerland's economy contracted in the first quarter, new data showed today. Business • 29 May 15
Swiss economy contracts as franc cap dropped Switzerland's economy contracted in the first quarter, new data showed today. Business • 29 May 15
US economic growth slows to 0.2% in first quarter The US economy stalled in the first quarter this year, expanding at an annual pace of just 0.2%, the country’s Commerce Department has said. Business • 29 Apr 15
US economic growth slows to 0.2% in first quarter The US economy stalled in the first quarter this year, expanding at an annual pace of just 0.2%, the country’s Commerce Department has said. Business • 29 Apr 15
UK economic growth better than expected The UK economy grew more strongly than previously thought last year according to revised official figures showing gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.8%. Business • 31 Mar 15
UK economic growth better than expected The UK economy grew more strongly than previously thought last year according to revised official figures showing gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.8%. Business • 31 Mar 15
US Q4 growth rate revised down to 2.2% US economic growth braked more sharply than initially thought in the fourth quarter amid a slow pace of stock accumulation by businesses and a wider trade deficit. Business • 27 Feb 15
US Q4 growth rate revised down to 2.2% US economic growth braked more sharply than initially thought in the fourth quarter amid a slow pace of stock accumulation by businesses and a wider trade deficit. Business • 27 Feb 15
Spain's economy grew by 1.4% in 2014 - official Spain's economy expanded by 1.4% in 2014, after five years of recession or no growth, the country's national statistics agency Ine said. Business • 26 Feb 15
Spain's economy grew by 1.4% in 2014 - official Spain's economy expanded by 1.4% in 2014, after five years of recession or no growth, the country's national statistics agency Ine said. Business • 26 Feb 15
