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Global recession fears grow as energy bills rise
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (578+ words) Fears are growing that ongoing attacks on Iran will trigger a global recession, writes Ken Murray. A majority of voters surveyed are fearful that an economic downturn will take place within the next year or so, a weekend poll revealed....
Corporate insolvencies rise in Q1 as voluntary liquidations return to 'natural levels"
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (532+ words) Corporate insolvencies rose 3% year-on-year in the first quarter, figures from Deloitte show. There were 213 corporate insolvency appointments in Q1, up from 206 in the same period of 2025 and consistent with Q1 2024. Creditors' voluntary liquidation accounted for seven in 10 insolvencies in the first three…...
Central Bank warns energy shock could cause inflation to rise to 4%
1+ week, 4+ day ago (288+ words) The Central Bank has warned that inflation could exceed 4% this year in the event of a severe energy shock caused by the Iran war. The regulator has also said that household incomes would be eroded by higher fuel prices. In…...
Middle East crisis could push inflation up to 4%
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (263+ words) Rising energy prices are likely to push the rate of inflation up to between 3.4% and 4% this month from 2.7% in February, Bank of Ireland has said. In a research note, the group's chief economist Conall Mac Coille said the recent surge…...
How much Irish households are saving
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (357+ words) Irish households saved a smaller share of their income in the final months of 2025 as spending increased while earnings remained largely unchanged, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. The seasonally adjusted household saving rate stood at 12.4% in…...
Inflation remains steady as CSO reports changes in National Average Prices
3+ week, 4+ day ago (462+ words) Ireland's inflation rate remained steady at 2.7% in the year to February 2026, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office, with rising education and insurance costs offset by declines in transport and household goods. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI)…...
Price of Pink Lady apples due to soar
4+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) The price of Pink Lady apples is expected to soar following the outbreak of war in Iran, an expert has warned, writes John Drennan. The apple, imported from New Zealand, is one of Ireland's favourites. Oliver Browne, accountancy lecturer at…...
Ministers believe tax on fuel will have to be cut if war continues
4+ week, 1+ day ago (776+ words) Senior ministers believe tax rates on petrol and diesel will have to be reduced if the Iranian conflict leads to another energy crisis, writes John Drennan. This comes as road hauliers were last night discussing potential rolling protests across our…...
‘Give credit unions role in funding rental building’
4+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) Mortgage arrears campaigner David Hall wants credit unions to be given a key role in financing the building of properties for the rental market, writes John Drennan. Regulatory changes made in 2025 mean unions now have the capacity to advance up…...
Britain bears brunt of bond market sell-off
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (369+ words) Number of Vendors seeking consent or relying on legitimate interest: 641 Number of Vendors seeking consent: 289 Britain has borne the brunt of the bond market sell-off triggered by the war in the Middle East, with UK borrowing costs rising further than…...