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Live Register figures ease by 0.3% in May, CSO data shows
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total fell by 0.3% to 173,200 people in May when compared to the previous month. The CSO said the unadjusted Live Register total stood at 168,406 people, down 4.6% from the same month last year. Of the 168,406 people on the…
Read MoreSCSI calls for increase in building control inspections
Ireland’s approach to the enforcement of building regulations requires a cultural shift, according to the new President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors. Kevin Hollingsworth called for a new proactive approach by local authorities, which he said must be backed by exchequer funding. Currently, local authorities are required to only inspect between 12 and 15%…
Read MoreOil edges down as cautious investors await Fed meet, US CPI data
Oil prices traded lower today, as investors waited for key US and China CPI data as well as the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting to glean a clearer picture of where inflation is heading and how that will affect fuel demand. Brent crude futures fell 13 cents, or 0.16%, to $81.50 per barrel…
Read MoreThe Role of Forensic Accounting in Protecting Business Assets
In the intricate world of business, the safeguarding of assets is not just about physical security measures but also about the adept handling of financial intricacies. Forensic accounting, often seen as the intersection of accounting, auditing, and investigative skills, plays a pivotal role in protecting a company’s assets from fraud and financial discrepancies. This article…
Read MoreEuro falls in warning sign for markets after Macron calls snap France vote
The euro fell sharply today, hit by political uncertainty after gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election. The uncertainty in France adds one more element to what will be a busy week for markets with crucial US…
Read MoreIncreases in construction activity continued in May – BNP Paribas
Housing commencements remain on an upward trend, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, with continued increases in construction activity across key residential segments. The construction activity index posted fractionally below the 50.0 no-change mark in May to signal broadly stable output in the sector midway through the second quarter. The reading was down from…
Read MoreWorld food prices rise for third straight month in May, UN says
The United Nations world food price index rose for a third consecutive month in May, as higher cereals and dairy product prices outweighed drops in prices for sugar and vegetable oils. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s price index, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from…
Read MoreUnemployment rate steady in May at 4%, CSO data shows
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate for May was 4%, unchanged from the previous month. On an annual basis, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4% in May from a revised rate of 4.2% the same time last year. The seasonally adjusted number of people unemployed was 111,700…
Read MoreECB policymakers warn about inflation challenge
European Central Bank policymakers warned today that the final stage of pushing inflation down to 2% could be especially hard but said they were confident that policy was working as intended, while some even saw room to ease policy further in 2024. The ECB cut interest rates from record highs on Thursday in a long-telegraphed…
Read More45% say their 60s will be the costliest decade of retirement
Almost half of people in Ireland expect their 60s to be the most expensive time of their retirement, new data shows. The survey carried out by Royal London Ireland reveals that 38% believe they will need the most money in their 70s, while just 17% think their 80s and 90s will be the costliest time.…
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