US trade gap narrows sharply in September The US trade deficit narrowed more sharply than expected in September as imports shrank amid slowing growth in the US and global economy. Business • 04 Nov 15
US trade gap narrows sharply in September The US trade deficit narrowed more sharply than expected in September as imports shrank amid slowing growth in the US and global economy. Business • 04 Nov 15
China imports slump on weak commodities prices Chinese imports slumped nearly 18% last month, official figures showed today. Business • 13 Oct 15
China imports slump on weak commodities prices Chinese imports slumped nearly 18% last month, official figures showed today. Business • 13 Oct 15
German exports plunge at fastest pace since crisis German exports plunged by their largest amount since the height of the global financial crisis in early 2009, new figures show. Business • 08 Oct 15
German exports plunge at fastest pace since crisis German exports plunged by their largest amount since the height of the global financial crisis in early 2009, new figures show. Business • 08 Oct 15
Euro zone July trade surplus up, on rising exports The euro zone's trade surplus with the rest of the world jumped year-on-year in July as exports surged 7%, new figures show. Business • 15 Sep 15
Euro zone July trade surplus up, on rising exports The euro zone's trade surplus with the rest of the world jumped year-on-year in July as exports surged 7%, new figures show. Business • 15 Sep 15
German exports and imports hit record highs German exports and imports hit record highs in value terms in July, new figures show today. Business • 08 Sep 15
German exports and imports hit record highs German exports and imports hit record highs in value terms in July, new figures show today. Business • 08 Sep 15
China's August exports fall less than forecast Chinese exports fell again in August, official data showed today, but the drop was less than forecast and an improvement from the previous month. Business • 08 Sep 15
China's August exports fall less than forecast Chinese exports fell again in August, official data showed today, but the drop was less than forecast and an improvement from the previous month. Business • 08 Sep 15
Irish trade surplus passed €4.1bn in June Preliminary CSO figures for June show seasonally adjusted exports remained relatively unchanged at €9.01 billion compared to the previous month, however the seasonally adjusted trade surplus has increased to €4.1bn. Business • 14 Aug 15
Irish trade surplus passed €4.1bn in June Preliminary CSO figures for June show seasonally adjusted exports remained relatively unchanged at €9.01 billion compared to the previous month, however the seasonally adjusted trade surplus has increased to €4.1bn. Business • 14 Aug 15
Exports reach all time high in April Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that goods exports reached an all time high in April. Business • 15 Jun 15
Exports reach all time high in April Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that goods exports reached an all time high in April. Business • 15 Jun 15
German exports and industry output surge in April German exports in April rose more sharply than expected and industrial output also increased at a surprisingly strong rate. Business • 08 Jun 15
German exports and industry output surge in April German exports in April rose more sharply than expected and industrial output also increased at a surprisingly strong rate. Business • 08 Jun 15
Japan's export growth dips in April Japan's exports rose in April from a year earlier led by US-bound shipments of cars, but the monthly pace of growth slowed from March. Business • 25 May 15
Japan's export growth dips in April Japan's exports rose in April from a year earlier led by US-bound shipments of cars, but the monthly pace of growth slowed from March. Business • 25 May 15
Value of exports up 21% in March on yearly basis New CSO figures show that the value of exports jumped by 21% to €9.065 billion in March compared to the same time last year - the highest value since May 2002. Business • 15 May 15
Value of exports up 21% in March on yearly basis New CSO figures show that the value of exports jumped by 21% to €9.065 billion in March compared to the same time last year - the highest value since May 2002. Business • 15 May 15
China's exports unexpectedly contract in April China's exports unexpectedly fell 6.4% in April from a year earlier, while imports tumbled by a deeper-than-forecast 16.2%. Business • 08 May 15
China's exports unexpectedly contract in April China's exports unexpectedly fell 6.4% in April from a year earlier, while imports tumbled by a deeper-than-forecast 16.2%. Business • 08 May 15
German exports rise in March, industry output down German exports climbed in March for a second consecutive month but industrial output dipped, sending mixed signals about Europe's largest economy at the end of the first quarter. Business • 08 May 15
German exports rise in March, industry output down German exports climbed in March for a second consecutive month but industrial output dipped, sending mixed signals about Europe's largest economy at the end of the first quarter. Business • 08 May 15
US trade deficit biggest since 2008 The US trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly six and a half years in March as imports rebounded strongly after being held down by a labor dispute at key West Coast ports. Business • 05 May 15
US trade deficit biggest since 2008 The US trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly six and a half years in March as imports rebounded strongly after being held down by a labor dispute at key West Coast ports. Business • 05 May 15
Euro zone surplus widens, trade with Russia slumps An increase in exports and stable imports helped the euro zone widen its trade surplus in February, although by slightly less than expected. Business • 15 Apr 15
Euro zone surplus widens, trade with Russia slumps An increase in exports and stable imports helped the euro zone widen its trade surplus in February, although by slightly less than expected. Business • 15 Apr 15
Dublin Port sees best Q1 growth in 10 years New figures show that in the first quarter of this year, the Dublin Port Company saw its strongest rate of growth for ten years. Business • 13 Apr 15
Dublin Port sees best Q1 growth in 10 years New figures show that in the first quarter of this year, the Dublin Port Company saw its strongest rate of growth for ten years. Business • 13 Apr 15
Chinese March exports in surprise 14.6% fall China's exports suffered an unexpected 14.6% fall in March to 886.83 billion yuan (about $143 billion), the government said today. Business • 13 Apr 15
Chinese March exports in surprise 14.6% fall China's exports suffered an unexpected 14.6% fall in March to 886.83 billion yuan (about $143 billion), the government said today. Business • 13 Apr 15
Falling imports boost euro zone trade surplus Euro zone imports dropped year-on-year in January while exports remained flat, boosting the single currency area's trade surplus, new figures show. Business • 18 Mar 15
Falling imports boost euro zone trade surplus Euro zone imports dropped year-on-year in January while exports remained flat, boosting the single currency area's trade surplus, new figures show. Business • 18 Mar 15
Highest level of imports last year since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of exports rose by 2% to €89.074 billion last year compared to 2013. Business • 13 Feb 15
Highest level of imports last year since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of exports rose by 2% to €89.074 billion last year compared to 2013. Business • 13 Feb 15
China economic growth may slow to 7.1% next year China's economic growth could slow to 7.1% in 2015 from an expected 7.4% this year, the central bank said in a research report . Business • 15 Dec 14
China economic growth may slow to 7.1% next year China's economic growth could slow to 7.1% in 2015 from an expected 7.4% this year, the central bank said in a research report . Business • 15 Dec 14
German imports see biggest fall in almost 2 years German imports posted their steepest drop in almost two years in October after a strong rise the previous month, while exports from Europe's largest economy also fell. Business • 09 Dec 14
German imports see biggest fall in almost 2 years German imports posted their steepest drop in almost two years in October after a strong rise the previous month, while exports from Europe's largest economy also fell. Business • 09 Dec 14
China imports fall and export growth slows China's stuttering economy suffered another blow in November as export growth slowed sharply and imports surprisingly contracted. Business • 08 Dec 14
China imports fall and export growth slows China's stuttering economy suffered another blow in November as export growth slowed sharply and imports surprisingly contracted. Business • 08 Dec 14
German exporters expect more Russian sanctions German exports will likely grow by 4% in 2015 if no new global conflicts emerge, Germany's BGA exporters' group said. Business • 19 Nov 14
German exporters expect more Russian sanctions German exports will likely grow by 4% in 2015 if no new global conflicts emerge, Germany's BGA exporters' group said. Business • 19 Nov 14
Euro zone exports rebound in September The euro zone trade surplus widened in September, with a rise in exports offering rare good news for an embattled European economy that is worrying the world. Business • 17 Nov 14
Euro zone exports rebound in September The euro zone trade surplus widened in September, with a rise in exports offering rare good news for an embattled European economy that is worrying the world. Business • 17 Nov 14
September export levels down 4%, imports up 10% Preliminary CSO figures for September show that seasonally adjusted exports decreased by 4% to €7.694 billion from the previous month. Business • 13 Nov 14
September export levels down 4%, imports up 10% Preliminary CSO figures for September show that seasonally adjusted exports decreased by 4% to €7.694 billion from the previous month. Business • 13 Nov 14
