European wage growth expected to slow in 2025
Investors predict further ECB rate cuts with uncertainty over global trade
European Central Bank (ECB)
Why ECB’s latest interest rate cut was a no-brainer
A tariff-induced growth shock now ranks as a bigger risk for Frankfurt than inflation
ECB cuts interest rates again amid tariff turmoil
Investors will be watching bank chief Christine Lagarde’s post-decision commentary for clues on next move
ECB interest rate cut: What does it mean for mortgage borrowers on trackers, fixed and variable rates?
Interest rates explained: Drop of a quarter of a percentage point will benefit some consumers more than others
Mortgages: The five big mistakes to avoid as interest rates come down
Forget the cuddly marketing spiel - whether a new loan or refinancing, it is unwise to take a bank’s first offer
ECB interest rate cut seems nailed on but what about the outlook?
Trump’s erratic tariffs policy makes forecasting on interest rates very difficult for central bank
ECB set for quarter point cut as property prices continue to rise at 8%
House prices now nearly 20% higher than at peak of pre-crash property bubble in 2007
S&P spots arrears spike among certain Irish ‘mortgage prisoners’
More than one in four loans that had got back on track after previously being in arrears were again behind in their payments at end of 2024
What Trump tariff turmoil means for your savings and pension
How do you manage your money as everything changes at a head-spinning rate? What does mean for interest rates?
Tariffs Q&A: How will Irish consumers be affected?
European Commission announced plan to impose counter-tariffs on close to 2,000 categories of US products ahead of Trump pause
Irish mortgage rates continue to fall but remain higher than EU average
New mortgage lending up 22% in February, says Central Bank
Trump tariffs: European retaliation to US will be ‘negative’ for its economies, warns Lagarde
ECB president was speaking on Newstalk’s the Pat Kenny Show on Wednesday morning
Irish inflation rises slightly in March ahead of Trump tariffs
Food price inflation accelerated in the month, according to latest flash estimate
About 7,000 homeowners are paying mortgage interest of 8.5% to 10% – Central Bank
Most are customers of non-bank lenders, but are unable to switch to cheaper bank finance, says an Oireachtas report
European shares close flat after ECB rate cut boosts bank stocks
Tariff uncertainty lingered, while chip stocks declined on Wall Street
Mortgage holders and household finances - the ECB rate cut is good news. Right?
In a predictable world, the ECB is likely to keep slashing rates but right now nothing is predictable
Lagarde hints at April pause amid threat of trade war
European Central Bank makes sixth cut to interest rates sine last July, bringing its main deposit rate down to 2.5%
ECB to cut interest rates even as trade wars, defence cloud the outlook
Thursday’s cut likely to be last straightforward rates decision for sometime
Euro zone inflation falls to 2.4%
Figure provides slight boost to rate-setters’ confidence in cutting interest rates later this week
LGIM warns on hit to growth if Trump follows through on tariffs threat
Legal & General Investment Managers sees ECB rate cuts continuing for now
Irish inflation moderates to 1.3% ahead of expected ECB rate cut
On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.7 per cent as consumers faced higher energy, transport and food costs
Average earnings rise by 5.6% as workers seek real wage catch-up
Latest earnings data suggest wage growth remains elevated
New homes agents’ outlook on 2025 as market ‘remains under pressure’
Property professionals give their views on demand, Government schemes and housing completions
Top ECB official calls for debate on ‘halt’ to rate cuts
Remarks are the strongest hint yet that central bank hawks will soon resist lowering borrowing costs
How can Irish savers make their money work harder? Send your cash overseas
With Irish savers increasingly attracted by rates on offer in foreign banks, here’s what to look for – and the pitfalls to avoid
Mortgage rates fall to 20-month low as Irish lenders respond to ECB cuts
Deposit rates also in decline, according to Central Bank data, squeezing savers
Ires Reit shares hit eight-month high on talk of rent caps being lifted
Shares in Ireland’s biggest private landlord rose almost 3% on Monday following Taoiseach’s comments about rent pressure zones
Euro-Zone inflation unexpectedly quickens, backing ECB caution
Consumer prices advanced 2.5% from a year ago in January, up from 2.4% in December
Energy prices down by 2.7% over the 12 months to January
Prices for consumer goods and services in Ireland increased by 1.5% over past year, data shows
Makhlouf sees ‘worrying signs’ in European economy after latest rate cut
Central Bank governor favours no longer describing monetary policy as ‘restrictive’ at next meeting to decide on interest rates
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What does the ECB rate cut mean for borrowers and savers?
Q&A: It is very good news for those on tracker mortgages
ECB cuts interest rates again as focus shifts to Europe’s ailing economy
Central bank’s policymakers lower deposit rate to 2.75 per cent from 3 per cent, giving tracker mortgage holders here an instant boost
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