Economic news and events


UK economy beats expectations in February with 0.5% GDP growth

The UK economy grew at a faster pace than expected in February, rebounding from a lacklustre performance in January, figures on Friday showed.

According to the...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 08:28


Bank of England delays long-term bond sale over ’volatility’

The Bank of England said Thursday that it was postponing a sale of long-term government bonds until at least July, citing ‘recent market volatility’.

The central...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 21:02


Irish consumer price inflation ticks up to 2.0% in March - CSO

Ireland’s annual inflation rate picked up to 2.0% in March, reaching the highest level since July 2024, figures from the Central Statistics Office showed on...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 11:21


UK will continue negotiations ‘coolly’ as Trump pauses some tariffs

Downing Street said that the UK will ‘coolly and calmly’ continue its negotiations after Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for most nations.

The US...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 06:40


US stocks surge as Trump backs down and announces 90-day tariff pause

US stock markets soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on all countries except China.

Shortly after Trump announced his latest...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 19:04


UK businesses braced for ‘nosedive’ in consumer confidence

Businesses in the UK have said they are bracing for a ‘nosedive’ in consumer confidence following the imposition of sweeping tariffs by Donald Trump.

The US...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 14:28


Northern Ireland’s position ‘complex’ amid incoming US tariffs

The UK and Irish governments have been pressed to keep in mind Northern Ireland’s unique circumstances in their response to US president Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 12:20


UK 30-year gilt yields reach highest point since 1998 amid US tariffs

British long-dated gilt yields surged to their highest point since 1998 on Wednesday, while global markets slumped in response to US President Donald Trump imposing...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 11:15


UK braced as more US tariffs kick in amid fears of economic damage

Britain is ‘accelerating trade deals with the rest of the world,’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted as more of Donald Trump’s global tariffs came into effect...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 06:46


Irish industrial production up 7.1% in three months to February - CSO

Irish industrial production rose strongly in the three months to February, led by growth in the modern manufacturing sector, figures from the Central Statistics Office...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 11:14


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