What should mortgage borrowers do amid forecasts of interest rate hikes ? – The Irish Times
This year started with an expectation that interest rates would stay steady, or perhaps even edge lower. Three…
Lagarde warns of price shock from Iran war as ECB keeps rates unchanged – The Irish Times
European Central Bank (ECB) chief Christine Lagarde has warned of a looming price shock from conflict in the…
Will the ECB hike interest rates much sooner than we had expected? – The Irish Times
Since the Iran war began, one of the key questions for those not in the actual line of…
What will the war in the Middle East mean for Irish consumers? From heating bills to mortgages – The Irish Times
For the third time since 2020, Irish consumers are asking what impact unanticipated and enormous global upheaval will…
Lengthy Iran war could cause inflation ‘spike’, warns ECB’s top economist Philip Lane – The Irish Times
Prolonged war in the Middle East and a persistent fall in oil and gas supplies from the region…
‘Double standards’ row as Lagarde receives €140,000 from BIS – The Irish Times
Christine Lagarde receives about €140,000 a year as a Bank for International Settlements board member despite a European…
Christine Lagarde to leave ECB before the end of her eight-year term – The Irish Times
Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the European Central Bank (ECB) before her eight-year term as president expires…
Early Lagarde exit would prevent far-right win in France complicating ECB appointment – The Irish Times
It has always seemed likely that the appointment of the next head of the European Central Bank (ECB)…
ECB keeps rates unchanged despite stronger euro – The Irish Times
The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting on Thursday despite ongoing…
What you need to know about the secret battle for the future of money – The Irish Times
Some battles are fought in the open. And some are conducted in the shadows, such as tussles for…
Euro zone economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in fourth quarter – The Irish Times
The euro zone economy unexpectedly grew by 0.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite geopolitical…
‘We offer the best way to turn your bills into savings’ – The Irish Times
The huge increase in inflation seen after Covid pushed many families – if not to the pin of…