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Annual inflation rate rises to 1% in November from 0.7% in October – CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that consumer prices rose by 1% in November compared to the same time last year. This marked an increase from the annual rate of inflation of 0.7% in the 12 months to October. The CSO said the biggest increases in the 12 months to November were seen…
Read MoreECB cuts rates again, keeps door open to further cuts
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year today, by quarter of a percentage point, and kept the door open to more as growth is hit by political instability at home and the threat of a fresh US trade war. The ECB has been easing policy as inflation worries largely…
Read MoreDemand for green skills in Ireland growing at twice the global average
Demand for green talent in Ireland grew by over 22.1% last year, well above the global average of 11.6%, according to research. The latest Labour Market Pulse published by IDA Ireland in collaboration with Microsoft and LinkedIn shows that demand for green skills in Ireland grew at twice the rate of the rest of the…
Read MoreECB set to cut interest rates for fourth time this year
Interest rates are expected to be cut by 0.25% by the European Central Bank today. If a reduction is announced it would immediately benefit tracker mortgage customers. The cut will reduce rates from 3.25% to 3% in the eurozone. It would be the bank’s fourth decrease so far this year. The move is in response…
Read MoreHouse prices overvalued by 8-10%, ESRI warns in latest economic update
Irish property prices are overvalued by 8% to 10%, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in its latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. The organisation analysed the value of houses and apartments taking into account prices, disposable incomes, interest rates, the supply of housing and the ratio of population in the key house purchasing…
Read MoreThe Art of Employee Stock Options: Rewarding Staff Without Breaking the Bank
Employee stock options (ESOs) have become a popular tool for businesses looking to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. These programmes provide employees with the opportunity to own a piece of the company, aligning their interests with its long-term success. This article from KAAS shows how ESOs offer a way to reward staff without the…
Read MoreEnergy-related greenhouse gas emissions down 8.3% in 2023
Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions from transport, electricity, and heat fell 8.3% last year, according the latest report from the SEAI. They are now at their lowest level for 30 years. Energy emissions have also fallen in seven of the last ten years. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is calling for energy use in carbon-intensive…
Read MoreBank of Ireland sees 30% rise in Christmas debit and credit card spending
Bank of Ireland said it was seeing an increase in spending on its customers’ debit and credit cards as the countdown to Christmas is in full swing. The bank’s latest debit and credit card spending shows there has been a 30% increase in spending in early December compared to the same time last year. It…
Read More25% fall in new electric car sales so far this year – CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a 25% decrease in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time during the first 11 months of this year compared to the same time in 2023 – continuing the trend of the last few months. The CSO said that 15% of all new cars…
Read MoreThree quarters of Irish employers planning to recruit in 2025 – report
Almost three quarters of Irish employers plan to recruit for permanent roles in 2025, according to new research, an 11% decline compared to 2024. The report, which was commissioned by recruitment firm Hays Ireland, found that 57% of Irish employees said that they are planning to find employment in a company that offers remote working…
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