Further ECB rate cut in June all but guaranteed
Reduced inflation threat combined with hit to growth from US tariffs points towards another cut
Interest Rates
Rate cuts may spur Irish stock market launches - report
Number of companies launching on global stock markets for the first time grew by 20% in the first three months of the year
Trump versus Powell: who will blink first?
The Federal Reserve is structured to set interest rates free from political pressure; Trump is threatening to break that structure
Explainer: what’s Trump’s beef with US Fed chairman Jerome Powell?
Interest rates in the US were on a downward trend but that has come to a halt this year
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
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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
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
I’m juggling savings and debt; what’s the best approach to buying my first car?
Important to consider the cost of your debt compared to the benefit of saving in terms of interest rates
Current account use cost Irish households €800m in lost interest
Almost 90% of deposits are in `overnight’ accounts compared to 55% in euro area
PTSB becomes latest lender to cut rates on savings
Firm follows AIB and Bank of Ireland with reduction
Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4.5%
Rate-setters are grappling with combination of sluggish economy and ongoing price pressures
Headline inflation eases to 1.8% in February
Prices in restaurants and hotels rose by 3.1 per cent mainly due to higher prices for alcoholic drinks and food consumed in licensed premises
Government urged to address ‘disproportionately poor’ savings rates for Irish consumers
Central Bank data show that up to €140 billion of Irish deposits still resides in overnight deposit accounts, accruing just 0.13 per cent in interest
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
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
LGIM warns on hit to growth if Trump follows through on tariffs threat
Legal & General Investment Managers sees ECB rate cuts continuing for now
Are there tax issues if we lend to our daughter to buy us out of shared home?
Loans within families can offer better value to the borrower than going to the banks but make sure you follow the rules
If Trump messes with the Fed, a serious US economic crisis will follow
Attempts to force the Federal Reserve’s hand would likely see cost of US borrowings surge
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
Buying a new home in Ireland: How much you need, the current low rates and Government help
Falling interest rates and Government incentives can offer some relief to first-time buyers
Inflation may curb Trump’s tariff plans
Rising consumer prices will limit scope for interest rate cuts and undermine election commitment
Bank of England delivers hawkish warning on inflation as it cuts interest rates
Bank warns that inflation will rise 'quite sharply' to peak at 3.7% later this year
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
Savers favour term savings accounts in 2024 to avail of high rates
Household savings in low interest demand deposit accounts declined by €962m in the year, Central Bank reports
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