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High debt pile a low risk to economy, says NTMA chief
While Ireland’s stock of sovereign debt is still high, the risk it presents to the country’s economic future is now low due to a lower interest bill, better government finances and higher credit ratings. This is according to the chief executive of the National Treasury Management Agency. “I would caution that we are still not […]
Read MoreHigh debt pile a low risk to economy, says NTMA chief
While Ireland’s stock of sovereign debt is still high, the risk it presents to the country’s economic future is now low due to a lower interest bill, better government finances and higher credit ratings. This is according to the chief executive of the National Treasury Management Agency. “I would caution that we are still not […]
Read MoreIreland’s national debt reached equivalent of €42,500 per person in 2018
Ireland’s national debt reached equivalent of €42,500 per person in 2018 The amount of debt owed by the state rose to the equivalent of €42,500 for every person in the country last year, according to a new report released by the Government. The Annual Report on Public Debt shows that Ireland’s debt mountain stood at […]
Read MoreIreland’s national debt reached equivalent of €42,500 per person in 2018
Ireland’s national debt reached equivalent of €42,500 per person in 2018 The amount of debt owed by the state rose to the equivalent of €42,500 for every person in the country last year, according to a new report released by the Government. The Annual Report on Public Debt shows that Ireland’s debt mountain stood at […]
Read MoreEuropean debt rally pauses at start of a big week for bond markets
European debt rally pauses at start of a big week for bond markets Core European government bond yields steadied on Monday after posting their biggest weekly drop in seven weeks as investors consolidated positions before a central bank policy meeting this week where policymakers might unveil plans of more rate cuts. Though hopes have grown […]
Read MoreEuropean debt rally pauses at start of a big week for bond markets
European debt rally pauses at start of a big week for bond markets Core European government bond yields steadied on Monday after posting their biggest weekly drop in seven weeks as investors consolidated positions before a central bank policy meeting this week where policymakers might unveil plans of more rate cuts. Though hopes have grown […]
Read MoreEU debt levels up in 2018 but debt-to-GDP ratio down
EU debt levels up in 2018 but debt-to-GDP ratio down Government debt levels rose in the European Union last year, according to Eurostat, but economic expansion in the region pushed the overall debt-to-GDP ratio down. The countries that use the euro had a combined debt of €9.86 trillion in 2018, up €99 billion (1%) year-on-year. […]
Read MoreEU debt levels up in 2018 but debt-to-GDP ratio down
EU debt levels up in 2018 but debt-to-GDP ratio down Government debt levels rose in the European Union last year, according to Eurostat, but economic expansion in the region pushed the overall debt-to-GDP ratio down. The countries that use the euro had a combined debt of €9.86 trillion in 2018, up €99 billion (1%) year-on-year. […]
Read MoreHousehold debt shrinks to 2003 levels but economic risk remains
Household debt shrinks to 2003 levels but economic risk remains Even though household and company debt remain high by international standards, they have fallen sharply and may now be in line with the underlying fundamentals of the economy, according to the Department of Finance. Yesterday’s report did warn that in the event of a downturn […]
Read MoreHousehold debt shrinks to 2003 levels but economic risk remains
Household debt shrinks to 2003 levels but economic risk remains Even though household and company debt remain high by international standards, they have fallen sharply and may now be in line with the underlying fundamentals of the economy, according to the Department of Finance. Yesterday’s report did warn that in the event of a downturn […]
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