Households renting or headed by younger people hit harder by inflation – The Irish Times
Renting households and those headed by younger people are being hit harder by the current surge in inflation,…
Building a home in Ireland takes twice as long as it did a decade ago – The Irish Times
Building a home in Ireland now takes twice as long as it did a decade ago – four…
There are three main reasons inflation is rising. Higher rates won’t fix them
Bloodletting is an ancient therapy, dating back at least three millennia, and traditionally used to “cure” a range…
Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14%
Russia’s Central Bank kept its key interest rate at 14% on Friday, saying that rising fuel costs, driven…
Irish mortgage holders warned to brace for ‘tough winter’ with two rate hikes expected – The Irish Times
Irish mortgage holders are being warned to brace for a “tough winter” with markets pricing in at least…
U2 and Maeve Binchy to appear on new commemorative coins · TheJournal.ie
THE CENTRAL BANK has announced two new coins to commemorate rock band U2 and the late author Maeve…
The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing – The Irish Times
The sources of stress differ across regions. In developing countries, it’s food prices. In the US, healthcare often…
Why is Ireland’s Central Bank facing pressure again over the sale of Israeli bonds?
ISRAELI STATE BONDS are back in the news after the Central Bank was asked to clarify whether it…
China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ policy package
Beijing has unveiled a package of measures to shift home sales in China’s vast property market away from…
Household wealth in Ireland hits record €1.4 trillion – The Irish Times
The wealth of Irish households rose to a record €1.4 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 with…
Mortgage interest rates up slightly but dip below euro zone average – The Irish Times
Irish mortgage rates fell below the euro zone average for the first time in over three years in…
Buying your first house in Ireland, 2026 vs 2006: ‘I borrowed seven times my income’ – The Irish Times
Was it easier for first-time buyers 20 years ago? You could certainly buy a home of your own…