Irish services activity expands rapidly in April Activity in the services sector here expanded in April, buoyed by a steep increase in new business. Business • 04 May
SME-heavy services sector will need consumption boost Private consumption will need to increase in order to help the services sector deal with the expiration of Government pandemic and cost of living supports. Business • 25 Apr
Yuletide Yield: Businesses that get a Christmas bounce Christmas is an important time for many reasons, but for some businesses it's make or break, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Dec 22
Value of services increased in June - CSO The value of services increased by 2% in June when compared to the previous month, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Business • 16 Aug 22
Euro zone businesses to start 2018 near seven year high Businesses across the euro zone are ending 2017 on a near seven-year high, with demand and price pressures picking up and forward-looking indicators pointing to … Business • 14 Dec 17
Euro zone businesses race ahead in third quarter Euro zone private businesses ended the third quarter growing much more strongly than predicted, bolstered by manufacturers, according to a new survey. Business • 22 Sep 17
Euro zone business growth slows in May Business growth across the euro zone dipped to a 16-month low in May but stronger showings from Germany and France suggest it is the smaller … Business • 23 May 16
French services growth slows after Paris attacks Growth in the French services sector has slowed in the wake of the November 13 attacks in Paris, a survey showed today. Business • 23 Nov 15
Value of services fell in August - CSO The value of services fell in August when compared to July, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 06 Oct 15
Euro zone business growth slows on Asian demand Euro zone business growth slowed this month as Asian demand weakened, a survey showed today. Business • 23 Sep 15
Weak China factory output points to slowdown Activity in China's factory sector shrank at its fastest rate in at least three years in August as domestic and export orders tumbled. Business • 01 Sep 15
Services sector growth hit nine year high in July Growth in the services sector reached a nine-year high in July, marking three years of unbroken expansion, as new business rose to levels last seen … Business • 06 Aug 15
Children at risk due to overworked social workers An unpublished report by the National Child and Family Agency, Tusla, has found that serious cases of suspected child abuse are not being followed up … News • 20 Jul 15
Services expand again, but pace of growth slows Activity in the country's services sector expanded again in April, a survey showed today, but weakness in new export orders and employment helped nudge the … Business • 06 May 15
Value of services down month-on-month in February A monthly index tracking the value of services fell by 5.8% in February when compared to the previous month but was up 7% on an … Business • 07 Apr 15
Consumer detriment costs up to €0.5 billion a year The cost to consumers of products or services that are not up to scratch is estimated at €0.5 billion here. Business • 10 Dec 14
French business slump eases slightly in November France's private sector contraction has eased slightly this month, a survey showed today. Business • 20 Nov 14
German private sector expands in October - PMI Germany's private sector grew faster in October as manufacturing rebounded, suggesting Europe's largest economy may be gaining momentum in the fourth quarter. Business • 23 Oct 14
Euro zone businesses see expansion in July Euro zone business expanded at the second-fastest pace in three years last month as a buoyant service industry offset a lacklustre performance in manufacturing, surveys … Business • 05 Aug 14
Drag in euro zone recovery supports ECB call New data has confirmed a slowdown in the euro zone's economic recovery in the first quarter, likely reinforcing calls for bold action by the ECB … Business • 04 Jun 14
Euro zone business keeps up solid pace of growth The strong pace of growth in the euro zone's private sector eased very slightly this month, with drastic price cuts preventing any further slowdown. Business • 22 May 14
Mixed results for Chinese services, manufacturing China's services sector regained some momentum in February but its manufacturing sector struggled, separate surveys have shown, with the divergence adding to the difficulty in … Business • 03 Mar 14
French services sector contracts sharply France's service sector saw the biggest contraction in nine months in February, a survey showed today. Business • 20 Feb 14
Monthly services index rose 1.2% in April - CSO The seasonally adjusted monthly services value index increased by 1.2% in April when compared with the previous month, according to the latest figures from the … Business • 11 Jun 13
Services sector continued expansion in April Ireland’s services sector grew for a ninth consecutive month in April, according to new figures from NCB. Business • 03 May 13
