October services sector growth slows, outlook brighter Services growth slowed again in October, hurt by lagging tourism and leisure activity, but firms across the sector were more optimistic than a month earlier … Business • 03 Nov 22
Services growth slows in June on inflation concerns Growth in the country's services sector slowed markedly in June as concerns over inflation cut firms' expectations for the next 12 months to the lowest … Business • 05 Jul 22
Service providers hiked charges at record rate in April Surging costs drove a record increase in the prices charged by service providers in April, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers' Index for the sector showed. Business • 05 May 22
Services sector continues to grow, expansion rate slows The Irish services sector continued to grow strongly in August, according to AIB's Purchasing Managers' Index. Business • 03 Sep 21
Services growth hits five year high, cost pressures up Growth in activity in the services sector increased further in June but cost pressures continued to intensify for firms with input price inflation hitting its … Business • 05 Jul 21
Contraction in service sector eased in October - PMI The country's services sector contracted for the second successive month in October but at a softer pace than in September as the country struggles with … Business • 04 Nov 20
Services sector growth sees strong bounce in November The country's service sector growth bounced back strongly last month from a seven-year low as business confidence rose to its highest level since June amid … Business • 05 Dec 19
Services growth picks up, but expectations dampen Growth in the country's services activity picked up slightly in August, although firms' expected levels of activity in 12 months' time slipped to the lowest … Business • 05 Sep 18
Services growth slows to three-month low in February Growth in services slowed to a three-month low in February, falling just below the 12-month average, as new export orders and backlogs of work expanded … Business • 05 Mar 18
Services sector sees further expansion in January The country's services sector recorded another sharp rate of expansion in business activity in January, however it was slightly weaker than December's eight-month high. Business • 05 Feb 18
Services sector growth slips to 12-month low - PMI The country's services sector expanded at the slowest pace in 12 months in November due to weaker domestic demand, a new survey shows today. Business • 05 Dec 17
Euro zone business soars as Germany leads the way Euro zone business growth is roaring ahead as the year draws to a close, surveys showed today, supporting the European Central Bank's move last month … Business • 24 Nov 17
Services sector growth at four month high in September Growth in the country's services sector hit a four month high in September as companies reported greater activity among customers, resulting in new order growth … Business • 04 Oct 17
Services growth moves up to 3-month high in August Growth in the country's services sector inched up to hit a three-month high in August, but there were signs the strength of the euro may … Business • 05 Sep 17
Services sector growth rate slips to seven-month low Growth in the country's services sector slipped to a seven-month low in June as new domestic business orders expanded at a slower pace, but the … Business • 05 Jul 17
Services sector growth rebounds to 10-month high The country's services sector rebounded to post its strongest growth in 10 months in April on strong new orders and higher prices, a new survey … Business • 04 May 17
China's services sector activity at 17-month high Growth in China's services sector accelerated to a 17-month high in December, a private survey showed today. Business • 05 Jan 17
Services growth improves in November - PMI The country's services sector improved in November but remained close to three-year lows as new export orders contracted for the first time since 2011 in … Business • 05 Dec 16
Services sector growth slowest since May 2013 Growth in the country's services sector fell to a fresh three and a half year low in October as Britain's decision to leave the European … Business • 03 Nov 16
Services sector improves from post-Brexit vote low Growth in the country's services sector improved in August from the two-year low hit after Britain's vote to leave the EU, a new survey shows … Business • 05 Sep 16
Services sector growth slows in July - Investec Growth in the services sector slowed slightly in July, according to the latest Investec Services PMI. Business • 04 Aug 16
Services growth rebounds as Brexit fears recede Growth in the country's services sector rebounded in May from its lowest in over two years in April as more companies secured new business. Business • 03 Jun 16
Services sector sees slowest growth in two years The country's services sector grew at its slowest rate in more than two years in April, as uncertainty at home and abroad weighed on new … Business • 05 May 16
Euro zone business growth edges up in March Euro zone business growth edged up last month from February's 13-month low as demand weakened, particularly for services, despite deep price cuts. Business • 05 Apr 16
Services sector growth slips in February - PMI Growth in the services sector slowed slightly in February as new orders weakened, but remained close to its fastest pace in almost a decade. Business • 03 Mar 16
