What will the war in the Middle East mean for Irish consumers? From heating bills to mortgages
Heating oil has shot up in price, petrol and diesel may continue to climb, but it may take longer to see the effect on interest rates and utility bills
European Central Bank (ECB)
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly rises to 1.9% in February
Iran conflict was ‘already casting shadow’ as tensions had pushed up oil prices last month, economists say
Lengthy Iran war could cause inflation ‘spike’, warns ECB’s top economist Philip Lane
Irishman says extended conflict and disruption to energy supplies could also lead to ‘sharp’ drop in euro zone output
‘Double standards’ row as Lagarde receives €140,000 from BIS
Employees say different standards are being applied to president and ‘mortals’ at European Central Bank
Lagarde suggests she will complete her full term at the ECB
The Financial Times said Wednesday that Lagarde will leave before the end of her eight-year mandate
Even if it could, would the Central Bank want to encourage more lending?
More targeted approaches needed to help domestic economy
Early Lagarde exit would prevent far-right win in France complicating ECB appointment
Decision on next ECB president is likely to be settled in grand bargain between big European powers
Christine Lagarde to leave ECB before the end of her eight-year term
Central banker wants to give Macron and Merz chance to pick successor before French presidential election
The Irish banking system is not working – and that rarely ends well
Economies grow when banks lend money, but ours have become glorified safe deposit boxes
Mario Draghi is not going to save Europe
Europe letter: National governments have been content to ignore real economic blocks and instead blame Brussels regulations
Gabriel Makhlouf sticks to ECB line on rates as US tariffs help keep inflation anchored
Tariff impact coinciding with marked fall-off in inflation
Central Bank boss urges Government to save more of State’s tax windfall
Gabriel Makhlouf declines to make clear whether he is seeking second term as governor
Sea of red as ‘market rout’ hits Dublin
Standout underperformers were the banks as AIB and Bank of Ireland finished down 4.5% and 5.5% respectively
ECB keeps rates unchanged despite stronger euro
Frankfurt policymakers keep bank’s headline deposit rate steady at 2 per cent
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The case for another ECB rate cut
Deutsche Bank looks at factors that might shift ECB off its current holding pattern
Euro zone inflation falls to 1.7% in January as energy prices ease
ECB expected to hold interest rates at meeting on Thursday
Euro zone economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in fourth quarter
Its performance in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions has surprised policymakers
Bonkers.ie chief: ‘We offer the best way to turn your bills into savings’
Bonkers.ie has moved from being a comparison website to selling products directly to customers, says founder David Kerr
NTMA hires investment banks to sell €4bn in national debt
State agency plans to issue €10bn to €14bn in long-term debt this year compared to €8.25bn last year
Historical lessons aplenty for Bulgaria as it enters the euro zone
As the Fed battles political interference, the constitutional independence of the European Central Bank stands as a vital safeguard
Colin Hunt: ‘We’ve seen greenwashing. The new phenomenon is greenhushing’
AIB's chief executive on what's ahead for the lender in 2026, from AI's impact on banking to the future of hybrid working
AIB plans to launch ‘next generation’ mobile app this year
Move comes amid main Irish banks’ plan to allow instant payments
ICS Mortgages raises fixed rates as ECB hike fears pushes up market funding
Non-bank lenders are highly exposed to fluctuations in market funding costs
‘Down to the wire’: ECB’s digital euro project faces decisive vote in 2026
Central bank aims to introduce the tokens in 2029 but parties in the European parliament are divided
Forget traditional crypto - there is a new digital currency on the block for 2026
A big battle over money is underway and it is all about who controls your transactions
Christine Lagarde’s pay is 50% higher than disclosed by ECB
Europe’s top central banker earns almost four times more than Fed chair Jay Powell, FT analysis shows
From PTSB sale to Revolut’s mortgage entry: why 2026 is set to be busy year in banking
Financial industry faces 12 more months of change after key chapters of the crisis era closed in 2025
Global shares jump as markets cheer US inflation surprise
ECB opted to keep rates unchanged but offered more positive commentary on euro area economy
ECB holds interest rates steady once again
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged for fourth month in a row
Interest rate outlook has changed rapidly
ECB expected to lift growth forecasts again this week while holding rates steady but next move may be to raise rates
ECB to simplify bank capital rules but stick to buffer requirements
Current regulation is too cumbersome and risks backfiring, Europe’s top banking watchdog says
Investors increase bets on ECB rate rise in threat to dollar
Prospect of higher borrowing costs in Eurozone, Australia and Canada could leave Federal Reserve as an outlier in 2026
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