Exchequer records €6.3bn surplus at end of August The Exchequer recorded a surplus of €6.3 billion at the end of August, according to figures released by the Department of Finance this afternoon. Business • 02 Sep 22
Economy on course for GDP growth of at least 15% - Davy Stockbroker Davy has revised upwards its outlook for economic growth to at least 15% of Gross Domestic Product for the full year. Business • 03 Sep 21
IMF lowers 2020 growth forecasts again The International Monetary Fund has further lowered its forecasts for global economic growth this year, as economies were more negatively impacted than expected and the … Business • 24 Jun 20
The story behind the 'Leprechaun' economics fiasco Over the past few days we have learned much about the true story behind Ireland's so-called "Leprechaun" economic figures, writes RTÉ Business Editor David Murphy. Business • 25 Jul 16
German GDP growth picked up in second quarter German economic growth picked up in the second quarter of 2015, and the public finances of Europe's economic powerhouse were firmly in the black in … Business • 25 Aug 15
Japan's economy shrank in second quarter Japan's economy shrank at an annualised pace of 1.6% in April-June as exports slumped and consumers cut back spending, adding pressure on Prime Minister Shinzo … Business • 17 Aug 15
Euro zone growth slower than expected in Q2 The euro zone economy grew by less than expected in the second quarter, the European Union's statistics office has said in its first estimate of … Business • 19 Aug 15
French economy stalls after positive start to 2015 France's economy stagnated in the second quarter after an encouraging 0.7% rise in GDP in the three months before, with investment falling away, according to … Business • 14 Aug 15
German economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter German growth accelerated in the second quarter of 2015 but by less than expected, with foreign trade acting as a support and investment braking Europe's … Business • 14 Aug 15
German central bank may upgrade growth forecast The Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has praised the robustness of the country's economy at the end of 2014 and says it may upgrade its growth … Business • 16 Feb 15
Household spending pushes British economy higher Spending by households drove Britain's economic recovery once again in the third quarter despite a slight fall in disposable incomes and weaker business investment growth … Business • 23 Dec 14
French economy grew by 0.3% in third quarter France's economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter, as the euro zone's second largest economy battles to exit a prolonged slump. Business • 14 Nov 14
Germany narrowly escapes fresh recession Germany, Europe's biggest economy, narrowly escaped a new recession with minimal growth of 0.1% in the third quarter, official data has shown today. Business • 14 Nov 14
US economy sees 3.5% growth in third quarter A smaller trade deficit and a surge in defence spending buoyed US economic growth in the third quarter, however other details of the US Commerce … Business • 30 Oct 14
Ulster Bank forecasts GDP growth of 3.1% in 2014 Ulster Bank has forecast GDP growth of 3.1% this year in its latest Irish Economic Outlook, up on its previous prediction of 2%. Business • 25 Aug 14
British sees GDP growth of 0.8% in second quarter Britain has finally emerged from its worst post-war downturn after growth of 0.8% in the second quarter of 2014 took the size of the economy … Business • 25 Jul 14
British economy grew by 0.8% in first quarter The British economy grew by a slower-than-expected 0.8% in the first quarter of this year but is still on the cusp of surpassing its pre-crisis … Business • 29 Apr 14
Italian economy sees signs of gradual recovery Italy's economy began a gradual recovery in the fourth quarter of 2013 with 0.1% growth - the first positive result after its longest post-war recession, … Business • 14 Feb 14
Irish economy grew by 0.9% in 2012 - CSO Preliminary data from the CSO shows the economy grew by 0.9% in 2012, the second year in a row the economy recorded growth. Business • 21 Mar 13
