Unlike 2022, central banks to diverge if energy shock deepens
ORLANDO, Florida, March 31 (Reuters) – The last time the world faced a sudden surge in inflationary pressures…
Spain’s inflation jumps to 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher
Published on 27/03/2026 – 11:38 GMT+1 Consumer prices in Spain have accelerated sharply in March, climbing to their…
Smarter driving, tax returns and bill switches: Six ways to cope with economic fall-out of Iran war
Despite the savings to be made from switching, just 47,000 households switched electricity provider in January Ways to…
Irish economy in better position than European peers on Iran war risk, says Central Bank boss Gabriel Makhlouf
“The main risks for Ireland actually are similar to the rest of Europe. It’s the impact on growth,…
Ireland's credit rating within one notch of triple-A for first time since 2009 – The Journal
Ireland’s credit rating within one notch of triple-A for first time since 2009 The Journal S&P upgrades Ireland to…
How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard’s grip?
Billions of transactions happen yearly on the EU market. Yet Europe’s overreliance on US-owned payments schemes has increased…
Lagarde in hot water over ‘additional’ BIS salary despite ECB limits on extra pay
Published on 23/02/2026 – 12:41 GMT+1 Christine Lagarde disclosed on Friday that she received 130,457 Swiss francs (€142,700)…
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends, FT reports
FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead…
Economists say French far right won’t sway ECB pick, but successor manoeuvring is ‘not a good look’
Fresh speculation around who could potentially replace Christine Lagarde if she were to resign has reignited a politically…
ECB says ‘no decision made’ on Lagarde’s potential early exit amid reports
Published on 18/02/2026 – 9:27 GMT+1•Updated 15:20 After reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde is poised to step…
Irish shares hit amid declines in Europe and US stock markets
Mining giants end plans for tie-up, while ECB decides to keep interest rates steady In Dublin, bank shares…
ECB holds rates as inflation cools and economy stays resilient
The European Central Bank has kept interest rates unchanged, saying inflation is on track to return to its…