Archive for August 2023
Indeed economist says it is still job seekers’ market
The labour market remains a positive backdrop for job seekers with postings on job site, Indeed, 30% higher than before the pandemic. The rate of unemployment in July was 4.1% according to the CSO. Economists consider an unemployment rate of 4% cent or less as tantamount to full employment. Senior economist with Indeed, Jack Kennedy…
Read MoreDecline in euro zone business activity accelerated in July – PMI
The downturn in euro zone business activity worsened more than initially thought in July as the slump in manufacturing was accompanied by a further slowing of growth in the bloc’s dominant services industry, a survey showed. HCOB’s final Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is compiled by S&P Global and seen as a good gauge of…
Read MoreUnemployment rate falls to 4.1% in July from revised figure of 4.2% in June – CSO
New Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July eased to 4.1%, down from a revised rate of 4.2% recorded in June. The CSO said it had revised upwards the jobless rate for each month of 2023, meaning the rate did not hit a record low as previously estimated. Previous estimates…
Read MoreExchequer tax take up 4.6% to €4.57bn in July
Almost €6.57 billion in tax was received by the Exchequer in July, up €303m (4.6%) on the same month of last year. Figures from the Department of Finance show Corporation Tax take continuing to surge, with €333m taken in the month. That is €101m – or 43.3% – more than in July 2022. Income tax…
Read MoreService growth remains robust, inflation pressures ease – PMI
Service sector growth remained robust in July amid a strengthening in business sentiment and a slight easing in still high input and output cost pressures, a survey showed today. The AIB S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for services was almost unchanged at 56.7 compared to 56.8 in June. The index has stayed above the…
Read MoreCommunication and Presentation Skills: The Cornerstones of Effective Leadership
KAAS know that effective leadership is not solely defined by technical expertise or managerial prowess; it also hinges on the ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, influence, and authenticity. In the dynamic and interconnected world of business, leaders must be adept communicators, capable of inspiring and guiding their teams towards shared goals. In…
Read MoreEuro zone factory July activity fell at fastest pace since onset of Covid – PMI
Manufacturing activity across the euro zone contracted in July at the fastest pace since Covid-19 was cementing its grip on the world as demand slumped despite factories cutting their prices sharply, a survey showed today. There was considerable weakness seen in Germany, Europe’s largest economy. France and Italy, the second and third-largest euro zone economies,…
Read MoreManufacturing sector continues to contract, amid drop in new orders
Business conditions in the manufacturing sector continued to deteriorate in July, new figures show. The latest Purchasing Managers Index from AIB reveals the sharpest decline in new orders so far this year. The index dropped slightly to 47, from 47.3 in June and 47.5 in May. Readings above 50 indicate overall growth in activity. The…
Read MoreIrish economy on course for more moderate growth – Ibec
The Irish economy is nearing the peak of the current economic cycle and is on course to enter a period of more moderate growth, Ibec forecasts in its latest economic outlook. The business group points out that while the pipeline of investment and demand remains strong, the economy is on track to experience a natural…
Read MoreTemporary Business Energy Support Scheme ends today
Today marks the last day of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme, which was designed to help businesses with their electricity or natural gas energy costs as they surged over the last year. The scheme had been due to expire at the end of February, but was first extended to May and further extended until…
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