Euro zone inflation falls to lowest level in two years Inflation in the euro zone fell to its lowest level in two years in September, suggesting the European Central Bank's steady diet of interest rate … Business • 29 Sep
Banks defend interest rate policies at committee Representatives of the country's main banks have defended their policies around the passing on of interest rate increases to customers when they appear before an … Business • 27 Sep
Bank of England halts run of interest rate hikes The Bank of England halted its long run of interest rate increases today as the British economy slowed, but it said it was not taking … Business • 21 Sep
Swiss central bank leaves key rate unchanged Switzerland's central bank unexpectedly left its key interest rate unchanged, saying past hikes were countering inflation while warning that more increases may still be needed. Business • 21 Sep
Sweden hikes interest rate as inflation still too high Sweden's central bank raised its key rate to a 15-year high today and warned that further hikes may be needed as "inflation pressures are still … Business • 21 Sep
Norway central bank raises rate, one more hike 'likely' Norway's central bank has raised its key interest rate today, its 13th increase in two years, and warned that one more hike is "likely" in … Business • 21 Sep
US Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today but stiffened its hawkish stance, with a further rate increase projected by the end of the … Business • 21 Sep
China keeps benchmark interest rates unchanged China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing today, in line with expectations, as fresh signs of economic stabilisation and a weakening yuan … Business • 20 Sep
ECB raises euro zone interest rates again by 0.25% The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row today to counter stubborn inflation but signalled that it is likely … Business • 14 Sep
ECB policymakers say rate decision still up in the air Three influential European Central Bank policymakers today warned investors who are overwhelmingly betting against an ECB interest rate hike next week that the decision was … Business • 06 Sep
Sunk cost: Consumers suffering two years of inflation Consumer prices are continuing to rise, but the headline figure no longer tells us the full story of how much more we're paying for our … Business • 01 Sep
Banks must engage with customers to prevent arrears The Minister for Finance has asked banks and non-bank lenders to demonstrate how they are assisting mortgage borrowers who are experiencing difficulty in making repayments … Business • 31 Aug
Markets may have undone some of the ECB's work:Schnabel Euro zone growth is weaker than predicted just a few months ago but this does not automatically void the need for more rate hikes, especially … Business • 31 Aug
Hungary central bank signals 4th cut in key 1 day rate The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) slashed the top of its interest rate corridor by 100 basis points today, as expected, clearing the way for … Business • 29 Aug
Investors expect ECB rate-hike pause in September Traders today firmed up bets that the European Central Bank would pause hiking interest rates in September, as sharp contractions in business activity pointed to … Business • 23 Aug
Finance Minister expects to see deposit rates rising The Minister for Finance has said he anticipates the rate of interest which is paid on savings accounts will increase in the weeks ahead. Business • 21 Aug
China cuts key interest rate to support economy China's central bank has today cut a key interest rate in an attempt to counter the post-Covid growth slowdown in the world's second-largest economy. Business • 21 Aug
Norway's central bank raises rate to 4% Norway's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 4% today to curb inflation, as widely expected, and said it … Business • 17 Aug
Russian central bank increases rates from 8.5% to 12% Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 12% today from 8.5%, an emergency rate move to try and halt … Business • 15 Aug
Italy's Meloni takes 'full responsibility' for bank tax Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has today taken "full responsibility" for last week's shock decision to impose a one-off bank tax that has been blamed … Business • 14 Aug
Call for bank sanctions if deposit rates not increased Plans are in preparation to invite representatives of the banking industry before the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, as further criticism is … Business • 14 Aug
Call on state to intervene on household deposit rates The state should step in and provide better returns to consumers on their deposits, a financial expert has said. Business • 01 Aug
AIB upgrades guidance after strong H1 profits AIB has today raised its full-year guidance for the second time in three months after almost doubling its first-half profits thanks to higher interest rates … Business • 28 Jul
ECB raises interest rates again but keeps options open The European Central Bank raised its deposit rate to a historic high today and kept its options open on whether more increases will be needed … Business • 27 Jul
Bank of Ireland to increase fixed mortgage rates again Bank of Ireland is to increase its interest rates on fixed rate mortgages for new and existing customers taking a new fixed rate by 0.25%. Business • 26 Jul
