World Bank slashes global growth forecast The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by 0.4 percentage point to 2.3%, saying that higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a "significant headwind" for nearly all economies. Business • 10 Jun
World Bank slashes global growth forecast The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast for 2025 by 0.4 percentage point to 2.3%, saying that higher tariffs and heightened uncertainty posed a "significant headwind" for nearly all economies. Business • 10 Jun
Irish CEOs optimistic about economy's growth this year Three quarters of Irish CEOs expect economic growth to pick up in the coming year, according to the latest CEO Survey from PwC. Business • 12 Feb
Irish CEOs optimistic about economy's growth this year Three quarters of Irish CEOs expect economic growth to pick up in the coming year, according to the latest CEO Survey from PwC. Business • 12 Feb
All-island programme launched for women entrepreneurs A new all-island growth programme targeted at women entrepreneurs has been announced. Business • 25 Oct 23
All-island programme launched for women entrepreneurs A new all-island growth programme targeted at women entrepreneurs has been announced. Business • 25 Oct 23
Global growth may fall below 2% - IMF chief IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the chance of global growth dropping below 2% - last seen during the coronavirus outbreak and the global financial crisis of 2009 - is increasing as major economies slow. Business • 01 Dec 22
Global growth may fall below 2% - IMF chief IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the chance of global growth dropping below 2% - last seen during the coronavirus outbreak and the global financial crisis of 2009 - is increasing as major economies slow. Business • 01 Dec 22
IMF keeps its forecast of 6% global growth this year The global economy will expand by 6% this year, but disparities between nations are widening as advanced economies accelerate while developing countries fall behind, the IMF has said. Business • 27 Jul 21
IMF keeps its forecast of 6% global growth this year The global economy will expand by 6% this year, but disparities between nations are widening as advanced economies accelerate while developing countries fall behind, the IMF has said. Business • 27 Jul 21
Italy final Q4 GDP confirmed at 0.2% Italy's economy grew 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2016 from the third, and expanded a revised 1% year-on-year, data showed today. Business • 03 Mar 17
Italy final Q4 GDP confirmed at 0.2% Italy's economy grew 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2016 from the third, and expanded a revised 1% year-on-year, data showed today. Business • 03 Mar 17
Australia marks 25 years of unbroken growth Australia's economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of the year with extra government spending offsetting a fall in net exports as the nation marked 25 years of uninterrupted economic expansion. Business • 07 Sep 16
Australia marks 25 years of unbroken growth Australia's economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of the year with extra government spending offsetting a fall in net exports as the nation marked 25 years of uninterrupted economic expansion. Business • 07 Sep 16
Slow Italian growth the latest challenge for Renzi The Italian economy is slowing again, and the timing could hardly be worse for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who is grappling with a banking crisis and divided public opinion. Business • 12 Aug 16
Slow Italian growth the latest challenge for Renzi The Italian economy is slowing again, and the timing could hardly be worse for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who is grappling with a banking crisis and divided public opinion. Business • 12 Aug 16
Japan revises up first quarter GDP growth to 0.5% Japan's gross domestic product expanded 0.5% in the first quarter of 2016, revised official data showed today, up from the initial figure of 0.4%. Business • 08 Jun 16
Japan revises up first quarter GDP growth to 0.5% Japan's gross domestic product expanded 0.5% in the first quarter of 2016, revised official data showed today, up from the initial figure of 0.4%. Business • 08 Jun 16
OECD sees global growth of 3% this year The world economy will meander along at its slowest pace since the financial crisis for a second year in a row in 2016, the OECD forecast today, urging governments to boost spending. Business • 01 Jun 16
OECD sees global growth of 3% this year The world economy will meander along at its slowest pace since the financial crisis for a second year in a row in 2016, the OECD forecast today, urging governments to boost spending. Business • 01 Jun 16
French growth better than first thought in Q1 The French economy grew by a stronger then expected 0.6% in the first quarter, official data showed today, driven by a surge in consumer spending and a pick-up in business investment. Business • 30 May 16
French growth better than first thought in Q1 The French economy grew by a stronger then expected 0.6% in the first quarter, official data showed today, driven by a surge in consumer spending and a pick-up in business investment. Business • 30 May 16
Euro zone Q1 growth estimate revised down to 0.5% The euro zone economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of the year, data from the European statistics agency Eurostat showed today, in a downward revision from its initial estimate. Business • 13 May 16
Euro zone Q1 growth estimate revised down to 0.5% The euro zone economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of the year, data from the European statistics agency Eurostat showed today, in a downward revision from its initial estimate. Business • 13 May 16
French economy grows 0.5% as spending rises The French economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter of 2016, the INSEE national statistics agency said in a preliminary estimate today. Business • 29 Apr 16
French economy grows 0.5% as spending rises The French economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter of 2016, the INSEE national statistics agency said in a preliminary estimate today. Business • 29 Apr 16
US economy stalls in Q1 as activity weakens US economic growth braked sharply to its slowest pace in two years as consumer spending softened and a strong dollar continued to undercut exports. Business • 28 Apr 16
US economy stalls in Q1 as activity weakens US economic growth braked sharply to its slowest pace in two years as consumer spending softened and a strong dollar continued to undercut exports. Business • 28 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
China GDP growth slows to 6.7% in first quarter China's economy grew 6.7% in the first quarter of 2016, its slowest quarterly expansion in seven years, the government said today, but indicators for March improved. Business • 15 Apr 16
China GDP growth slows to 6.7% in first quarter China's economy grew 6.7% in the first quarter of 2016, its slowest quarterly expansion in seven years, the government said today, but indicators for March improved. Business • 15 Apr 16
Euro zone economy grew by 0.3% in fourth quarter The euro zone economy notched up modest growth in the final three months of last year, showing the bloc has little muscle to shrug off the globe's mounting economic problems. Business • 12 Feb 16
Euro zone economy grew by 0.3% in fourth quarter The euro zone economy notched up modest growth in the final three months of last year, showing the bloc has little muscle to shrug off the globe's mounting economic problems. Business • 12 Feb 16
French economy's growth fastest in four years France's economy grew 1.1% in 2015, its biggest jump in four years which the government hailed as confirmation of a turnaround after years of economic stagnation. Business • 29 Jan 16
French economy's growth fastest in four years France's economy grew 1.1% in 2015, its biggest jump in four years which the government hailed as confirmation of a turnaround after years of economic stagnation. Business • 29 Jan 16
Ibec raises its growth outlook for 2015 to 7.1% Employers group Ibec has upgraded its outlook for growth for this year to 7.1% of GDP on the back of stronger than expected consumer activity in the economy. Business • 14 Dec 15
Ibec raises its growth outlook for 2015 to 7.1% Employers group Ibec has upgraded its outlook for growth for this year to 7.1% of GDP on the back of stronger than expected consumer activity in the economy. Business • 14 Dec 15
UK Q3 economic growth slowdown confirmed Britain's economy slowed in the three months to September, official data confirmed today, as trade posed the biggest drag on quarterly growth on record against the backdrop of a slowing global economy. Business • 27 Nov 15
UK Q3 economic growth slowdown confirmed Britain's economy slowed in the three months to September, official data confirmed today, as trade posed the biggest drag on quarterly growth on record against the backdrop of a slowing global economy. Business • 27 Nov 15
China's economic growth dips below 7% China's economic growth has dipped below 7% for the first time since the global financial crisis, hurt partly by cooling investment, raising pressure on Beijing to further cut interest rates and take other measures to stoke activity. Business • 19 Oct 15
China's economic growth dips below 7% China's economic growth has dipped below 7% for the first time since the global financial crisis, hurt partly by cooling investment, raising pressure on Beijing to further cut interest rates and take other measures to stoke activity. Business • 19 Oct 15
Germany cuts 2015 growth forecast to 1.7% The German government slightly lowered its growth forecast today to 1.7% for this year, blaming an economic slowdown in China and other emerging markets. Business • 14 Oct 15
Germany cuts 2015 growth forecast to 1.7% The German government slightly lowered its growth forecast today to 1.7% for this year, blaming an economic slowdown in China and other emerging markets. Business • 14 Oct 15
IMF cuts growth forecast for world economy The IMF has cut its growth forecast for the world economy for 2015 and 2016, warning of growing risks from the slowdown in China and other emerging markets. Business • 06 Oct 15
IMF cuts growth forecast for world economy The IMF has cut its growth forecast for the world economy for 2015 and 2016, warning of growing risks from the slowdown in China and other emerging markets. Business • 06 Oct 15
French economic growth forecast lowered France's statistics agency Insee has lowered its forecast for economic growth this year to 1.1% from its previous estimate of 1.2% due to the "unpleasant surprise" of zero growth in the second quarter. Business • 02 Oct 15
French economic growth forecast lowered France's statistics agency Insee has lowered its forecast for economic growth this year to 1.1% from its previous estimate of 1.2% due to the "unpleasant surprise" of zero growth in the second quarter. Business • 02 Oct 15
China sees steady economic growth of 'around' 7% China's economic growth will be largely stable in the third quarter as the impact from a stock market plunge will be limited, the National Bureau of Statistics said today. Business • 25 Sep 15
China sees steady economic growth of 'around' 7% China's economic growth will be largely stable in the third quarter as the impact from a stock market plunge will be limited, the National Bureau of Statistics said today. Business • 25 Sep 15
