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Beethoven or birds? European Central Bank unveils new banknote designs
Citizens in euro zone invited to vote on top choices before notes introduced at date to be revealed
Makhlouf focuses on inflation and GDP data ahead of September rate decision
Central Bank governor’s comments come a day after ECB left interest rates unchanged for now
European shares fall as chip stocks and Nestlé tumble
Iseq slides 2.4% as Ryanair, Irish Continental Group and banks retreat
ECB keeps rates on hold despite Middle East turmoil
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged for now but leaves door ‘wide open’ for September hike
ECB to pause rate hikes but may signal that more is needed
Rising oil may force action by the autumn
European shares fall amid heightened Middle East tension and Ryanair profit slump
Oil prices wobble as shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz comes almost to a halt
After years of legislative bloat, EU competitiveness is back centre stage
The EU Commission’s Competitiveness Compass was launched last year to build strategic independence and boost economic security
Irish house prices rise at slowest rate in more than two years
Prices outside Dublin continue to accelerate amid a shortage of second-hand properties for sale
Looking for a low-cost loan from your employer? Forget about it
Regime hasn’t been changed since 2013, which means it is no longer used
Broker downgrade extends AIB share dip from post-crash high
Analyst says bank’s valuation ‘looks toppy’ as he warns recent good run ‘could be as good as it gets’
New Fed chief seeks to end forward guidance
Warsh believes forward guidance boxes the Fed in and makes it harder to shift course
No additional child benefit payment to tackle poverty in Budget 2027
Minister for Social Protection indicates ‘priority for this budget is a cost-of-disability payment’
ECB plan may shave millions off banks’ interest income
Europe’s central bank is looking to increase amount banks must hold in minimum cash reserves to cut its costs
Markets take a breather amid concerns over increase in Fed rates
DCC shares fall after Fidelity come out against takeover deal
Euro zone inflation falls more than expected to 2.8% in June
Price growth remains above central bank’s target for fourth straight month
Irish inflation moderates to 3.3% as Lane warns about second-round effects
Global tensions easing and energy prices dropping slows rate of increase
Dublin house prices are slipping. What is going on?
Most of the slowdown in price growth is in cities, particularly Dublin
Euro sinks to one-year low as falling oil prices ease pressure on ECB
Traders back away from bets on further interest rate rises as economy slows
Euro zone activity shrinks less than expected, easing fears about impact on inflation
Germany surprisingly slips deeper into negative territory as France exceeds expectations
What happens Ireland’s petrol and diesel prices and energy costs after US-Iran peace deal?
Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely
Irish house price inflation weakens to slowest rate in more than two years
Purchasers paid median price of €394,980 for a residential property in 12 months to April, CSO data shows
Lagarde says ECB has started to see inflation feeding through to wider economy
European Central Bank seeing second round inflation effects
Irish households saved €6.6bn in the first quarter of 2026
Bridging the gap between saving and wealth-building remains challenge for Irish homes
ECB ready to hike rates again next month if necessary, top official says
Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel says ECB ready to respond further to inflation fears
The Irish Times view on interest rates: ECB should tread carefully
The central bank was correct to leave its options open after Thursday’s increase
Markets climb even as US and Iran exchange fire
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 0.8% as the banks enjoyed a bounce following the European Central Bank’s interest rate hike
ECB raises rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war stokes inflation
ECB is first big central bank to hike rates since Iran war
ECB rate hike: How much more will a mortgage cost in Ireland after today?
Effect will be immediate for tracker mortgage holders, less so for other home loan borrowers but there may be more of the same ahead
ECB raises interest rates as Ireland’s mortgage holders urged to act now
Follow our updates as the ECB has raised interest rates - with one more rate increase likely before year end
Inflation falls slightly to 3.6% in May as energy costs dip
Observers say rate may fall again next month but rise thereafter as ECB rate hikes feed through and utility bills start to rise
ECB set to hike interest rates today, and again in September
European Central Bank looks to tamp down inflation fears
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