Business sentiment rises on Brexit deal hopes but consumers remain wary
A new economic survey, which combines consumer and business sentiment, rose slightly in October as the risk of a Halloween Brexit crash out receded. A new economic survey, which combines consumer and business sentiment, rose slightly in October as the risk of a Halloween Brexit crash out receded. The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse stood […]
Airport numbers set to top 38 million
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport will be 34 million next year and to rise to 38.1 million in 2024, according to a projection by the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR). Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport will be 34 million next year and to rise to 38.1 million in 2024, according to a projection by the […]
Euro zone business activity stagnates as Draghi bows out
Euro zone business activity stagnated in October as demand withered, according to a downbeat survey published today just hours before European Central Bank President Mario Draghi makes his swansong appearance. The ECB last month cut its deposit rate deeper into negative territory and said it would revive its bond-buying programme indefinitely to cut borrowing costs […]
Cutting Dublin Airport charges a ‘disaster’ for Ireland, says DAA
The DAA said it was “hugely disappointed” after the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) issued a final determination that sees a cut to maximum passenger charges at Dublin Airport over the next five years. But the CAR has insisted that reduced passenger charges at the gateway will still enable it to secure sufficient revenue to […]
77% of companies planning pay hike for 2020 – Ibec
77% of companies here plan to increase pay in 2020, a new survey from employers’ group Ibec shows. The survey of over 400 firms was carried out in advance of Ibec’s HR Leadership summit today. The average increase is expected to be of the order of 2.5%, similar to last year’s survey. 22% of companies […]