Euro zone business growth surprisingly strong: PMI Euro zone business activity picked up more than expected in October as new work for services companies flooded in at the fastest rate since April. Business • 23 Oct 15
Euro zone business growth surprisingly strong: PMI Euro zone business activity picked up more than expected in October as new work for services companies flooded in at the fastest rate since April. Business • 23 Oct 15
Oil prices climb as OPEC eyes demand recovery Global oil prices edged higher today as dealers digested an upbeat market assessment from the OPEC crude producers' cartel. Business • 12 Oct 15
Oil prices climb as OPEC eyes demand recovery Global oil prices edged higher today as dealers digested an upbeat market assessment from the OPEC crude producers' cartel. Business • 12 Oct 15
Glencore cuts 4% of world zinc output, price jumps Commodities giant Glencore said it will cut 500,000 tonnes of zinc production, or around 4% of global supply, in its latest move to withstand weak commodities prices. Business • 09 Oct 15
Glencore cuts 4% of world zinc output, price jumps Commodities giant Glencore said it will cut 500,000 tonnes of zinc production, or around 4% of global supply, in its latest move to withstand weak commodities prices. Business • 09 Oct 15
Annual consumer prices fall by 0.3% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that prices were 0.3% lower in September compared with September of last year on the back of cheaper transport and clothing costs. Business • 08 Oct 15
Annual consumer prices fall by 0.3% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that prices were 0.3% lower in September compared with September of last year on the back of cheaper transport and clothing costs. Business • 08 Oct 15
Oil set for longest losing streak in decades Oil prices have resumed their downward trend today, pulled lower by weaker global stock markets and a sharp contraction in China's manufacturing activity, with the US benchmark on track for its longest weekly losing streak since 1986. Business • 21 Aug 15
Oil set for longest losing streak in decades Oil prices have resumed their downward trend today, pulled lower by weaker global stock markets and a sharp contraction in China's manufacturing activity, with the US benchmark on track for its longest weekly losing streak since 1986. Business • 21 Aug 15
Factory gate prices up slightly in April Factory gate prices rose by 0.1% in April when compared with the previous month, according to the Central Statistics Office, and were up 0.5% year-on-year. Business • 21 May 15
Factory gate prices up slightly in April Factory gate prices rose by 0.1% in April when compared with the previous month, according to the Central Statistics Office, and were up 0.5% year-on-year. Business • 21 May 15
Irish home prices growing at fastest rate in EU Ireland had the fastest rate of property price growth in the European Union last year, according to the region’s statistics agency. Business • 15 Apr 15
Irish home prices growing at fastest rate in EU Ireland had the fastest rate of property price growth in the European Union last year, according to the region’s statistics agency. Business • 15 Apr 15
US producer prices see biggest fall in five years US producer prices recorded their biggest decline in more than five years in January on plunging energy costs, pointing to very benign inflation in the near term that could argue against raising interest rates. Business • 18 Feb 15
US producer prices see biggest fall in five years US producer prices recorded their biggest decline in more than five years in January on plunging energy costs, pointing to very benign inflation in the near term that could argue against raising interest rates. Business • 18 Feb 15
SEE Airtricity to cut gas and electricity prices SSE Airtricity is to reduce the price of gas and electricity for households from April. Business • 26 Jan 15
SEE Airtricity to cut gas and electricity prices SSE Airtricity is to reduce the price of gas and electricity for households from April. Business • 26 Jan 15
Property prices up 12.5% in year to June - CSO Residential property prices have risen by 12.5% in the year to June, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 24 Jul 14
Property prices up 12.5% in year to June - CSO Residential property prices have risen by 12.5% in the year to June, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 24 Jul 14
An Post postal rate increases comes into effect The rates charged by An Post for delivering domestic and international mail have increased from today. Business • 21 Jul 14
An Post postal rate increases comes into effect The rates charged by An Post for delivering domestic and international mail have increased from today. Business • 21 Jul 14
Energy index shows 1% rise in prices during March Energy prices rose by 1% last month, according to the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index. Business • 07 Apr 14
Energy index shows 1% rise in prices during March Energy prices rose by 1% last month, according to the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index. Business • 07 Apr 14
Property prices rose nationwide in 2013 - report Property prices rose in all areas of the country last year, according to a report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 23 Jan 14
Property prices rose nationwide in 2013 - report Property prices rose in all areas of the country last year, according to a report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. Business • 23 Jan 14
Widening gap in national property prices - survey The gap between average asking prices for homes in Dublin and the rest of the country continues to widen, according to the latest property barometer from Myhome.ie. Business • 02 Jan 14
Widening gap in national property prices - survey The gap between average asking prices for homes in Dublin and the rest of the country continues to widen, according to the latest property barometer from Myhome.ie. Business • 02 Jan 14
Energy prices rose by 4% in November - Bord Gáis Energy prices rose across the board last month, according to the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index, with electricity prices rising by 8% and the price of natural gas increasing by 6%. Business • 09 Dec 13
Energy prices rose by 4% in November - Bord Gáis Energy prices rose across the board last month, according to the latest Bord Gáis Energy Index, with electricity prices rising by 8% and the price of natural gas increasing by 6%. Business • 09 Dec 13
Fears over impact of gas price hike on consumers Groups representing consumers and older people say that a further hike in gas prices would cause more hardship if approved. News • 11 Aug 13
Fears over impact of gas price hike on consumers Groups representing consumers and older people say that a further hike in gas prices would cause more hardship if approved. News • 11 Aug 13
Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.4% in June Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.4% in the year to June 2013, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 25 Jul 13
Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.4% in June Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.4% in the year to June 2013, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 25 Jul 13
Property prices see first annual rise since 2008 Property prices have recorded their first annual increase since January 2008, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 Jul 13
Property prices see first annual rise since 2008 Property prices have recorded their first annual increase since January 2008, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 Jul 13
Annual manufacturing prices up 1.9% in May Annual manufacturing prices increased by 1.9% in May 2013, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 20 Jun 13
Annual manufacturing prices up 1.9% in May Annual manufacturing prices increased by 1.9% in May 2013, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 20 Jun 13
Oil prices rise ahead of US Fed meeting The price of oil has climbed back above $98 a barrel, a day after briefly touching a nine-month high, as traders awaited the start of a US Federal Reserve policy meeting. Business • 18 Jun 13
Oil prices rise ahead of US Fed meeting The price of oil has climbed back above $98 a barrel, a day after briefly touching a nine-month high, as traders awaited the start of a US Federal Reserve policy meeting. Business • 18 Jun 13
Potato prices up 213% compared with April 2012 Potato prices were more than 213% higher in April compared to the same time last year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jun 13
Potato prices up 213% compared with April 2012 Potato prices were more than 213% higher in April compared to the same time last year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jun 13
Price of oil rises on US job statistics The price of oil has risen to a high for the week after a positive reading on the US job market. Business • 06 Jun 13
Price of oil rises on US job statistics The price of oil has risen to a high for the week after a positive reading on the US job market. Business • 06 Jun 13
US home prices show signs of recovery US home prices rose in November to rack up their best yearly gain since the housing crisis began, a further sign that the sector is on the mend. Business • 29 Jan 13
US home prices show signs of recovery US home prices rose in November to rack up their best yearly gain since the housing crisis began, a further sign that the sector is on the mend. Business • 29 Jan 13
Electric Ireland announces rise in prices Electric Ireland has confirmed that its electricity prices will increase by 5.9% and gas prices rise by 8.5% from the beginning of next month. News • 07 Sep 12
Electric Ireland announces rise in prices Electric Ireland has confirmed that its electricity prices will increase by 5.9% and gas prices rise by 8.5% from the beginning of next month. News • 07 Sep 12
Summer sales pulls inflation rate down to 1.6% The annual rate of inflation eased to 1.6% in July from the rate of 1.7% in June, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Aug 12
Summer sales pulls inflation rate down to 1.6% The annual rate of inflation eased to 1.6% in July from the rate of 1.7% in June, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 09 Aug 12
