November consumer sentiment steady but subdued Irish consumer sentiment was "steady but subdued" in November. The latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index in partnership with Core Research shows an index reading of 74.1 for November, identical to that in October. Business • 27 Nov 24
November consumer sentiment steady but subdued Irish consumer sentiment was "steady but subdued" in November. The latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index in partnership with Core Research shows an index reading of 74.1 for November, identical to that in October. Business • 27 Nov 24
Annual age related Govt spending to rise by €16bn by 2050 Annual Government spending that is dependent on age will be €16bn higher by 2050 than it is today because of Ireland's ageing population, new research has found. Business • 24 Jun 24
Annual age related Govt spending to rise by €16bn by 2050 Annual Government spending that is dependent on age will be €16bn higher by 2050 than it is today because of Ireland's ageing population, new research has found. Business • 24 Jun 24
Tax take up 2.6% so far this year, spending is 12% higher The amount of tax taken in by the exchequer during the first four months of the year is up 2.6% on the same period last year. Business • 03 May 24
Tax take up 2.6% so far this year, spending is 12% higher The amount of tax taken in by the exchequer during the first four months of the year is up 2.6% on the same period last year. Business • 03 May 24
Slight fall in household saving at the end of 2023 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the rate of household saving fell slightly in the last three months of 2023 and in the year as a whole as inflation continued to drive consumption during the year. Business • 11 Mar 24
Slight fall in household saving at the end of 2023 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the rate of household saving fell slightly in the last three months of 2023 and in the year as a whole as inflation continued to drive consumption during the year. Business • 11 Mar 24
Spending in Dublin city sinks 46% after riots - BoI Spending in Dublin City centre fell dramatically on Friday November 24 after serious public order disturbances in the city centre the previous evening. Business • 30 Nov 23
Spending in Dublin city sinks 46% after riots - BoI Spending in Dublin City centre fell dramatically on Friday November 24 after serious public order disturbances in the city centre the previous evening. Business • 30 Nov 23
German government likey to suspend debt brake again Germany's ruling coalition is expected to agree a supplementary budget today that will temporarily lift a self-imposed cap on borrowing limits after a constitutional court ruling tore up the government's spending plans. Business • 27 Nov 23
German government likey to suspend debt brake again Germany's ruling coalition is expected to agree a supplementary budget today that will temporarily lift a self-imposed cap on borrowing limits after a constitutional court ruling tore up the government's spending plans. Business • 27 Nov 23
Background Bills: The hidden cost of subscriptions Subscription services have exploded in popularity in the past decade – meaning we may be paying much more for them than we realise, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Nov 23
Background Bills: The hidden cost of subscriptions Subscription services have exploded in popularity in the past decade – meaning we may be paying much more for them than we realise, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Nov 23
High spend retail: How shops get you to spend more Online shopping has drawn in consumers with its convenience and choice, but it's also given retailers new ways to encourage people to spend their money, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 16 Feb 23
High spend retail: How shops get you to spend more Online shopping has drawn in consumers with its convenience and choice, but it's also given retailers new ways to encourage people to spend their money, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 16 Feb 23
Consumer spending in January up 17.8% - Revolut Consumer spending last month rose by 17.8% compared to the same month a year ago, according to the latest data released by online bank Revolut. Business • 13 Feb 23
Consumer spending in January up 17.8% - Revolut Consumer spending last month rose by 17.8% compared to the same month a year ago, according to the latest data released by online bank Revolut. Business • 13 Feb 23
Christmas spend set to match last year - Retail Ireland Irish households are expected to spend the same amount of money this Christmas as they did last, as the impact of the higher cost of living reins in spending. Business • 28 Nov 22
Christmas spend set to match last year - Retail Ireland Irish households are expected to spend the same amount of money this Christmas as they did last, as the impact of the higher cost of living reins in spending. Business • 28 Nov 22
Spending in discount stores rose in October - Revolut The number of customers using discount stores in October was up 8% on the same month last year, as consumers seek out better value in order to counteract the rising cost of living. Business • 10 Nov 22
Spending in discount stores rose in October - Revolut The number of customers using discount stores in October was up 8% on the same month last year, as consumers seek out better value in order to counteract the rising cost of living. Business • 10 Nov 22
Spending in bars more than trebled as restrictions ease New figures show that spending in pubs and bars more than tripled on the day Covid-19 restrictions on socialising were eased. Business • 07 Feb 22
Spending in bars more than trebled as restrictions ease New figures show that spending in pubs and bars more than tripled on the day Covid-19 restrictions on socialising were eased. Business • 07 Feb 22
Spend in bars and on testing rose in December - Revolut Spending in bars rose 8% in December, despite the curbs put on socialising by Government Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 10 Jan 22
Spend in bars and on testing rose in December - Revolut Spending in bars rose 8% in December, despite the curbs put on socialising by Government Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 10 Jan 22
Deposits fell by biggest amount since 2010 in November Deposits made by Irish households fell by €1.4bn in November as consumers loosened their purse strings and increased their spending in the run-up to Christmas. Business • 07 Jan 22
Deposits fell by biggest amount since 2010 in November Deposits made by Irish households fell by €1.4bn in November as consumers loosened their purse strings and increased their spending in the run-up to Christmas. Business • 07 Jan 22
Irish shoppers increase use of electronic payments Irish consumers' use of online and mobile payment methods has continued to increase despite the easing of restrictions on physical retail, according to Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 10 Sep 21
Irish shoppers increase use of electronic payments Irish consumers' use of online and mobile payment methods has continued to increase despite the easing of restrictions on physical retail, according to Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 10 Sep 21
Card transactions reveal jump in spending in June Spending in bars rose 237% in June as restrictions on the sector eased further, new figures from Bank of Ireland show. Business • 07 Jul 21
Card transactions reveal jump in spending in June Spending in bars rose 237% in June as restrictions on the sector eased further, new figures from Bank of Ireland show. Business • 07 Jul 21
US prices jump 3.6% in April compared to April 2020 US inflation climbed 3.6% in April compared to the same month in 2020 as prices recovered from the mass business disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to government data released today. Business • 28 May 21
US prices jump 3.6% in April compared to April 2020 US inflation climbed 3.6% in April compared to the same month in 2020 as prices recovered from the mass business disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to government data released today. Business • 28 May 21
Revolut sees 14% drop in consumer spending in January Consumer spending in January of this year was down 14% on the same month in 2020, according to financial technology company Revolut. Business • 08 Feb 21
Revolut sees 14% drop in consumer spending in January Consumer spending in January of this year was down 14% on the same month in 2020, according to financial technology company Revolut. Business • 08 Feb 21
Central Bank says spending levels lower than last year Households returned to a more normal pattern of saving in August, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 30 Sep 20
Central Bank says spending levels lower than last year Households returned to a more normal pattern of saving in August, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank. Business • 30 Sep 20
Grey matters - how our brains can cost us money You may not realise it, but your everyday behaviour could be hurting your financial health. Business • 07 Aug 18
Grey matters - how our brains can cost us money You may not realise it, but your everyday behaviour could be hurting your financial health. Business • 07 Aug 18
Global IT spend to top $3.7tn in 2018 Spending on IT around the world is estimated to reach $3.7 trillion this year. Technology • 16 Jan 18
Global IT spend to top $3.7tn in 2018 Spending on IT around the world is estimated to reach $3.7 trillion this year. Technology • 16 Jan 18
Irish Visa card spend abroad at €1.36 billion The amount spent abroad last year by Irish residents using Visa debit, credit, and prepaid cards rose by 8% to €1.36 billion. Business • 13 Jun 16
Irish Visa card spend abroad at €1.36 billion The amount spent abroad last year by Irish residents using Visa debit, credit, and prepaid cards rose by 8% to €1.36 billion. Business • 13 Jun 16
Consumer sentiment at six month low in March Consumer sentiment weakened in March on the back of increased economic uncertainty both at home and internationally, a new index shows today. Business • 06 Apr 16
Consumer sentiment at six month low in March Consumer sentiment weakened in March on the back of increased economic uncertainty both at home and internationally, a new index shows today. Business • 06 Apr 16
Fiscal Council cautions on pre-election promises The Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council has said the amount of money available to the next government to pay for tax cuts and spending rises could be little more than €3 billion. Business • 29 Jan 16
Fiscal Council cautions on pre-election promises The Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council has said the amount of money available to the next government to pay for tax cuts and spending rises could be little more than €3 billion. Business • 29 Jan 16
More people saving regularly - Nationwide index The proportion of people who say they are saving money regularly rose from 35% to 41% in July, the latest Nationwide UK (Ireland)/ESRI Savings Index shows. Business • 12 Aug 14
More people saving regularly - Nationwide index The proportion of people who say they are saving money regularly rose from 35% to 41% in July, the latest Nationwide UK (Ireland)/ESRI Savings Index shows. Business • 12 Aug 14
