Euro zone recovery confirmed with Q3 growth Rising exports and a gradual improvement in investments were behind the euro zone's stronger than expected growth in the last quarter of 2013. Business • 05 Mar 14
Euro zone recovery confirmed with Q3 growth Rising exports and a gradual improvement in investments were behind the euro zone's stronger than expected growth in the last quarter of 2013. Business • 05 Mar 14
Italy's economy shrank by 1.9% in 2013 Italy's economy shrank by 1.9% in 2013 but its public deficit stayed within the European Union's limit of 3% of GDP in mixed news for the country's new government, official figures have shown. Business • 03 Mar 14
Italy's economy shrank by 1.9% in 2013 Italy's economy shrank by 1.9% in 2013 but its public deficit stayed within the European Union's limit of 3% of GDP in mixed news for the country's new government, official figures have shown. Business • 03 Mar 14
US fourth quarter growth cut to 2.4% The US government has cut its estimate for fourth-quarter growth as consumer spending and exports were less robust than initially thought. Business • 28 Feb 14
US fourth quarter growth cut to 2.4% The US government has cut its estimate for fourth-quarter growth as consumer spending and exports were less robust than initially thought. Business • 28 Feb 14
UK economic growth last year best since 2007 Britain's economy grew by less than thought last year, but still showed the fastest annual growth since before the financial crisis. Business • 26 Feb 14
UK economic growth last year best since 2007 Britain's economy grew by less than thought last year, but still showed the fastest annual growth since before the financial crisis. Business • 26 Feb 14
Foreign trade drives Q4 growth in Germany Foreign trade drove growth in Germany in the fourth quarter while domestic demand, which had been a key growth driver throughout the rest of the year, was a drag. Business • 25 Feb 14
Foreign trade drives Q4 growth in Germany Foreign trade drove growth in Germany in the fourth quarter while domestic demand, which had been a key growth driver throughout the rest of the year, was a drag. Business • 25 Feb 14
Japanese GDP growth slows towards end of 2013 Japan's economy grew at a much slower pace than expected at the end of last year, as massive government stimulus efforts showed few signs of sparking momentum in consumption and exports. Business • 17 Feb 14
Japanese GDP growth slows towards end of 2013 Japan's economy grew at a much slower pace than expected at the end of last year, as massive government stimulus efforts showed few signs of sparking momentum in consumption and exports. Business • 17 Feb 14
German growth picks up at end of 2013 German economic growth unexpectedly accelerated to 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2013 thanks to a rise in exports and capital investment. Business • 14 Feb 14
German growth picks up at end of 2013 German economic growth unexpectedly accelerated to 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2013 thanks to a rise in exports and capital investment. Business • 14 Feb 14
French economy sees 0.3% growth in 2013 The French economy turned in slightly firmer growth than expected last year, expanding by 0.3%, but disappointed in the final quarter in a mixed message for the beleaguered government. Business • 14 Feb 14
French economy sees 0.3% growth in 2013 The French economy turned in slightly firmer growth than expected last year, expanding by 0.3%, but disappointed in the final quarter in a mixed message for the beleaguered government. Business • 14 Feb 14
US economy grew by 3.2% in 4th quarter of 2013 Robust household spending and rising exports kept the US economy on solid ground in the fourth quarter, but stagnant wages could chip away some of the momentum in early 2014. Business • 30 Jan 14
US economy grew by 3.2% in 4th quarter of 2013 Robust household spending and rising exports kept the US economy on solid ground in the fourth quarter, but stagnant wages could chip away some of the momentum in early 2014. Business • 30 Jan 14
UK economy sees fastest growth since 2007 Britain's economy in 2013 recorded its fastest annual growth since the financial crisis despite a slight slowdown in the last three months of the year. Business • 28 Jan 14
UK economy sees fastest growth since 2007 Britain's economy in 2013 recorded its fastest annual growth since the financial crisis despite a slight slowdown in the last three months of the year. Business • 28 Jan 14
Euro zone debt down for first time in 6 years Euro zone government debt fell for the first time in nearly six years in the third quarter, data showed today. Business • 22 Jan 14
Euro zone debt down for first time in 6 years Euro zone government debt fell for the first time in nearly six years in the third quarter, data showed today. Business • 22 Jan 14
Gross Government debt rose to €204.7bn by Q3 2013 Ireland’s gross Government debt stood at €204.7 billion by the end of the September 2013, representing 124.8% of GDP, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jan 14
Gross Government debt rose to €204.7bn by Q3 2013 Ireland’s gross Government debt stood at €204.7 billion by the end of the September 2013, representing 124.8% of GDP, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jan 14
Investment-led recovery underway - Goodbody A new report from Goodbody stockbrokers has predicted that Ireland will have the third fastest growth in the euro zone this year. Business • 16 Jan 14
Investment-led recovery underway - Goodbody A new report from Goodbody stockbrokers has predicted that Ireland will have the third fastest growth in the euro zone this year. Business • 16 Jan 14
Euro zone economy shrank 0.3% year on year in Q3 The euro zone economy shrank by 0.3% year on year in the third quarter of 2013, less than the 0.4% contraction estimated earlier. Business • 10 Jan 14
Euro zone economy shrank 0.3% year on year in Q3 The euro zone economy shrank by 0.3% year on year in the third quarter of 2013, less than the 0.4% contraction estimated earlier. Business • 10 Jan 14
UK's GDP growth revised upwards Growth in the UK economy was stronger than previously thought this year, according to revisions to official figures. Business • 20 Dec 13
UK's GDP growth revised upwards Growth in the UK economy was stronger than previously thought this year, according to revisions to official figures. Business • 20 Dec 13
Domestic demand boosts economy in third quarter The economy grew by 1.5% in the three months to the end of September, driven mainly by an increase in domestic demand. Business • 19 Dec 13
Domestic demand boosts economy in third quarter The economy grew by 1.5% in the three months to the end of September, driven mainly by an increase in domestic demand. Business • 19 Dec 13
Italian GDP stagnates in third quarter Italy's economy stagnated in the third quarter, marking the end of two years of contraction, national statistics bureau ISTAT said. Business • 10 Dec 13
Italian GDP stagnates in third quarter Italy's economy stagnated in the third quarter, marking the end of two years of contraction, national statistics bureau ISTAT said. Business • 10 Dec 13
Portugal confirms 0.2% economic growth in Q3 Portugal's gross domestic product expanded 0.2% in the third quarter - a slower pace than in the preceding three-month period. Business • 09 Dec 13
Portugal confirms 0.2% economic growth in Q3 Portugal's gross domestic product expanded 0.2% in the third quarter - a slower pace than in the preceding three-month period. Business • 09 Dec 13
Despite recovery, Central Bank warns of challenges The Central Bank has warned that the macro-financial environment in Ireland remains challenging, despite tentative signs of economic recovery. Business • 06 Dec 13
Despite recovery, Central Bank warns of challenges The Central Bank has warned that the macro-financial environment in Ireland remains challenging, despite tentative signs of economic recovery. Business • 06 Dec 13
Consumers drive UK growth again in third quarter Britain's economic growth broadened a bit in the third quarter of 2013 as companies increased investment. Business • 27 Nov 13
Consumers drive UK growth again in third quarter Britain's economic growth broadened a bit in the third quarter of 2013 as companies increased investment. Business • 27 Nov 13
EY cuts Irish growth forecast for 2013 and 2014 The latest Economic Eye report from EY predicts that economic output here will fall for 2013 as a whole with a return to growth next year. Business • 22 Nov 13
EY cuts Irish growth forecast for 2013 and 2014 The latest Economic Eye report from EY predicts that economic output here will fall for 2013 as a whole with a return to growth next year. Business • 22 Nov 13
US Q3 economic growth faster than expected The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as businesses restocked shelves. Business • 07 Nov 13
US Q3 economic growth faster than expected The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as businesses restocked shelves. Business • 07 Nov 13
China's Q3 GDP growth fastest this year China's economy grew at its quickest pace this year between July and September, underpinned by investment, although analysts question if the strength would continue in coming months. Business • 18 Oct 13
China's Q3 GDP growth fastest this year China's economy grew at its quickest pace this year between July and September, underpinned by investment, although analysts question if the strength would continue in coming months. Business • 18 Oct 13
ESRI forecasts strong economic growth in 2014 The ESRI has said the economy will grow strongly next year, despite the fall in the value of goods exports due to some pharmaceutical products coming out of patent protection. News • 09 Oct 13
ESRI forecasts strong economic growth in 2014 The ESRI has said the economy will grow strongly next year, despite the fall in the value of goods exports due to some pharmaceutical products coming out of patent protection. News • 09 Oct 13
Commission raises deficit forecast to 7.6% A European Commission staff working document on the latest review of Ireland's bailout programme says there is a risk the State will not hit its deficit target of 7.5% of GDP this year. News • 30 Sep 13
Commission raises deficit forecast to 7.6% A European Commission staff working document on the latest review of Ireland's bailout programme says there is a risk the State will not hit its deficit target of 7.5% of GDP this year. News • 30 Sep 13
