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Land, capital and labour issues must be addressed to increase housing output – BPFI

At least half of housing commencements in 2024 were due to uncertainty over the extension of the development levy waiver ...
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US Fed holds interest rates steady as expected, as Trump tariff fears buffet markets

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, as expected, but US central bank policymakers indicated they still anticipate reducing ...
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Residential property prices up 8.1% in 12 months to January

Property prices rose by 8.1% in the 12 months to January this year, according to the latest figures from the ...
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Commercial vacancy rate reaches highest level at 14.5%

The national commercial vacancy rate has reached its highest level on record at 14.5%, according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial ...
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Central Bank reduces forecast for economic growth due to rising uncertainty

The Central Bank has reduced its forecast for economic growth for this year due to rising uncertainty caused by the ...
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IMF sees steady global growth, warns of slowing disinflation

The global economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling activity in the US, a ...
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Just 15% of Irish firms ‘fully compliant’ with GDPR

Just 15% of businesses here say they are fully compliant with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. ...
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Rebound in Dublin office lettings, but vacancy still rising

There has been a strong rebound in Dublin office lettings, but a surge in supply in driving vacancy rates higher. ...
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Exports increase by 10% in first five months of 2024

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that exports of goods increased by 10% to almost €91 billion in ...
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