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Hiring rate in first five months 27% higher than 2019

Hiring rates in the first five months of this year were on average 27% higher than the same period in 2019, despite the economic pressures being faced by businesses here.
Business • 18 Jul 22

UK firms more upbeat on hiring after Brexit delay

Employers in Britain have turned more confident about hiring and investing after the extension to the Brexit deadline which has also reduced their worries about the outlook for the economy, a recruiters' group said today.
Business • 26 Jun 19

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged but signalled it still plans two rate increases this year, saying it expects the US job market to strengthen after a recent slowdown.
Business • 15 Jun 16

Business sentiment index shows gradual improvement

Irish business activity strengthened in the three months from April to June, according to the latest KBC Bank/ Chartered Accountants business sentiment study.
Business • 02 Jul 13

Hiring by US companies slowed in April

US companies hired the smallest number of employees in seven months in April while manufacturing growth slowed, providing more signs that the economy is encountering a soft patch.
Business • 01 May 13

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