Economic news and events


OPEC forecasts shortages after Saudi, Russian oil production cuts

The global oil market is facing a severe shortage of crude oil due to Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut production amid a rise in demand, according...

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 17:31


Consumer price inflation in Ireland slows to 5.8% in July

Consumer price inflation in Ireland slowed year-on-year in July, the latest figures from Ireland’s Central Statistic Office showed on Thursday.

The consumer price index rose 5.8%...

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 11:53


Ireland manufacturing production down in second quarter of 2023

Production in manufacturing industries declined in the second quarter of 2023 in Ireland when compared with the previous three months, data from the Central Statistics...

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 16:25


Surge in UK used car sales as demand for EVs soars

Growing demand for electric vehicles has driven a surge in used car sales, figures show.

Some 1.83 million cars changed hands in the UK between April...

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 06:06


UK retail sales growth eases in July as wet weather damps mood

The UK retail sector had a tricker month in July, with wet weather doing ‘no favours’ for clothing sales, numbers on Tuesday showed.

According to...

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 05:11


UK recruitment for permanent staff down amid weaker economic climate

UK firms are hesitant to recruit new staff because of concerns over the economic outlook, research suggests.

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation reported a fall in...

Mon, 07/08/2023 - 08:11


TOP NEWS: UK house prices fall in July but sector shows ‘resilience’

UK house prices fell for the fourth consecutive month in July, according to Halifax data on Monday, but the mortgage lender noted the sector is...

Mon, 07/08/2023 - 07:15


UK employment levels still lower than before pandemic - analysis

Employment remains lower in the UK than before the pandemic, new analysis shows as Labour accused the Conservatives of ‘failing’ to get people back to...

Mon, 07/08/2023 - 06:01


Social media firms partner with UK gov to tackle small boat crossings

Social media firms will team up with the National Crime Agency to crack down on people smugglers’ posts encouraging asylum seekers to cross the Channel,...

Sun, 06/08/2023 - 14:26


UK business optimism and vacancies fall, index suggests

Business confidence dropped last month, according to a regular survey of companies, while firms also said they intended to hire less than they had before.

For...

Sun, 06/08/2023 - 14:12


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