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The Central Bank has warned that the scale of the economic shock due to Covid-19 is “unprecedented” and will create pressure on the financial position of both borrowers and banks. Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said governments are facing “fantastic levels of uncertainty” over the future and warned that while the financial system is resilient, […]
Read MoreA new survey shows that 76% of Ireland’s chief financial officers expect a decrease in their company’s revenues and profits this year as a result of Covid-19. 28% of CFOs expect this decrease to be 25% or more, the latest PwC CFO Pulse survey shows. PwC said that fewer global companies – 20% – expect this […]
Read MoreThe head of the National Treasury Management Agency said he is not worried about the next four years from a borrowing perspective but that the state needs to prepare for the decade after that due to an increase in already high debt levels. “While addressing Covid-19 is today’s urgent priority, Ireland should prepare for dealing […]
Read MoreThe head of the National Treasury Management Agency said he is not worried about the next four years from a borrowing perspective but that the state needs to prepare for the decade after that due to an increase in already high debt levels. “While addressing Covid-19 is today’s urgent priority, Ireland should prepare for dealing […]
Read MoreThe draft Programme for Government includes details of a stimulus plan for the economy to be published in July. It also outlines the parameters of a National Economic Plan which will be published alongside Budget 2021. At that time, a “medium term roadmap” will be set out to plan a reduction in the budget […]
Read MoreThe draft Programme for Government includes details of a stimulus plan for the economy to be published in July. It also outlines the parameters of a National Economic Plan which will be published alongside Budget 2021. At that time, a “medium term roadmap” will be set out to plan a reduction in the budget […]
Read MoreRetail outlets in shopping centres around the country are reopening for the first time since they were forced to close due to Covid-19 restrictions nearly three months ago. However, the shopping centres and shops must adhere to guidelines around social distancing and hygiene, while also taking steps to ensure customers do not congregate in malls. […]
Read MoreRetail outlets in shopping centres around the country are reopening for the first time since they were forced to close due to Covid-19 restrictions nearly three months ago. However, the shopping centres and shops must adhere to guidelines around social distancing and hygiene, while also taking steps to ensure customers do not congregate in malls. […]
Read MoreSeasonally adjusted exports decreased by 32% to €11.613 billion in April from March, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office, as Covid-19 shutdowns hit the trade sector. This marked the biggest one month contraction on record. The CSO said that seasonally adjusted goods imports decreased by 11% to €5.834 billion. This resulted in […]
Read MoreSeasonally adjusted exports decreased by 32% to €11.613 billion in April from March, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office, as Covid-19 shutdowns hit the trade sector. This marked the biggest one month contraction on record. The CSO said that seasonally adjusted goods imports decreased by 11% to €5.834 billion. This resulted in […]
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