The Irish Times

Will Europe’s energy crisis slow down switch to renewables or accelerate it?

Governments now talking about ramping up fossil fuel infrastructure alongside renewables

Sun Apr 03 2022 - 13:30

Putin’s gas-for-roubles threat raises prospect Russia could turn off tap

G7 nations call Moscow’s bluff in stand-off over natural gas deliveries

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 12:50

Putin’s gas-for-roubles gambit could trigger EU-wide recession

Experts warn of potential for major economic shock if crisis worsens

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 05:32

Euro zone inflation unlikely to drop below 2% target, says Philip Lane

ECB chief economist’s remarks underline growing consensus on monetary tightening

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 19:50

Inflation hits new euro-zone record as energy and food prices soar

Surprise increase to 5% piles pressure on ECB to speed up stimulus scaleback

Fri Jan 07 2022 - 13:00

What lies ahead for Germany’s post-Merkel political economy?

All election promises on tax and pension reform acknowledge recent era’s neglect

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 05:13

European stocks eke out fresh record as ECB raises recovery outlook

ECB’s more optimistic view for the euro area did not stop Bank of Ireland and AIB from falling

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 19:19

Shares soar to record highs on global recovery hopes

Nikkei hits 30-year high as hopes for vaccines, US stimulus, turbocharge sentiment

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 09:44

Wall Street set to jump as Pfizer says vaccine effective

Futures tracking the S&P 500 hit a record high as some see vaccine as a way to kickstart global growth

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 12:45

Euro zone economic forecasts slashed on fresh lockdowns

Risk of further future lockdowns could also make consumers more cautious about spending

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 07:46

Surging euro must be monitored for its impact on prices – Lagarde

ECB president says no pressing need to change interest rates

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 16:25

European shares end lower on poor inflation data but gain for August

Travel and leisure stocks outperform in August, adding nearly 15%

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 18:35

Euro zone business downturn slows as virus restrictions ease

Uptick in services and manufacturing sentiment surveys fuels hope that worst is over

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 12:01

German industry hit by biggest downturn since 2009

Output falls 5.3% in year to October, weighing on eurozone growth outlook

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 13:11

Europe must show more faith in its economic potential – Lagarde

New ECB chief ventures outside traditional remit of central banker

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 10:43

German institutes slashes growth forecast as industry orders tumble

Institutes cut their overall forecast for this year to 0.8% from a previous 1.9%

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 10:34

ECB pushes out first postcrisis rate hike to 2020

Banks offered new rounds of multiyear loans in a bid to revive euro-zone economy

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 13:44

German economy stagnates in the fourth quarter

Confidence in the German economy slid in February to the lowest level in four year

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 10:21

Weak foreign demand sinks German industry orders

Global trade tensions take a toll as demand from outside EU slumps 5.5%

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 08:57

German economy delivers balanced growth, cushioning against trade risks

Investments in construction and state spending both rose 0.6 % quarter on quarter

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 11:25

German industry output bounces back in May

Official data showed output increased by 2.6 per cent, the highest rise since November

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 08:20

Euro-zone business activity remained buoyant in May

French private-sector activity surged to six-year high in May

Tue May 23 2017 - 13:54

German industry orders rise at strongest pace in 30 months

Latest index suggests factories will support growth in Europe’s biggest economy

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 15:40

German industrial output posts sharpest drop in 23 months

Latest report adds to concerns that Europe’s powerhouse economy is losing steam

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 08:40

Merkel’s refugee policy under pressure after shock defeat

Calls for policy change after AfD win in chancellor’s home turf of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 18:57

Attacks will dent German business morale, economists predict

Brexit and recent spates of violent attacks could damage German business sentiment

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 11:30

German exports plunge in May, steepest drop in nine months

Weak global demand is curbing growth in Europe’s largest economy

Fri Jul 08 2016 - 08:18

German economy powers ahead, but exports cloud picture

Economy grew by 0.7% in the first three months, the highest rate since early 2014

Fri May 13 2016 - 08:54

ECB to start buying corporate bonds in June

Purchases form part of ongoing stimulus programme

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 15:01

Draghi to mount defence of ECB in face of German criticism

European Central Bank is widely tipped to hold interest rates as ‘ECB bashing’ in focus

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 09:22

German growth picks up as weak euro helps exports

Economy grows 0.4% in second quarter as business confidence improves

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 07:55

German business morale weakens as Greek crisis bites

Debt crisis creating uncertainty for German firms

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 10:52

German trade and output numbers disappoint

Latest figures provide more mixed picture of Europe’s largest economy

Fri May 08 2015 - 10:44

German inflation slowdown raises pressure on ECB

Statistics suggest the risk of deflation in the wider euro zone has not yet abated

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 14:50