MortgagesIrish mortgage interest rates stay above eurozone average as ECB considers a 10th hikeSeptember 13, 202341Interest rates on new mortgages crept upwards again in the month of July to reach 4.06%, up from 4.04% in...
BankingUK economy grows 0.2 percent thanks to June surge – POLITICOAugust 11, 202366The U.K. economy grew surprisingly strongly in the second quarter of 2023, as a manufacturing rebound in June rescued a...
PensionRise in cost of weekly shop hitting consumers hardest, survey finds August 7, 202354Almost nine out of 10 people have had to make adjustments to their lifestyles to combat the cost-of-living crisis, with...
MortgagesEveryone the Tories are blaming for Britain’s mortgage crisis — except themselves – POLITICOJune 22, 202392Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — The "Tory mortgage penalty," a high-profile banker...
BankingHow to navigate Spain’s EU presidency policy agenda like a pro – POLITICOJune 20, 2023185Spare a thought for Spanish diplomats in Brussels. They’re going to be working flat-out until Christmas. Sweden has spent the...
BankingTurkey’s new finance chief announces return to ‘rational’ economics – POLITICOJune 4, 202350Turkey will have to dramatically change its economic policy in order to bring down rampant inflation, according to the country’s...
BankingECB may take smaller step, but won’t signal end of journey – POLITICOMay 3, 202358FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank is expected to take its foot off the rate-tightening pedal by opting for a...
EconomyPoles buckle up for a bumpy election ride – POLITICOMarch 16, 202358Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is the opinion editor at POLITICO Europe....
EconomyWhat is a recession? UK narrowly avoids one despite flatlining economyMarch 10, 202366The UK economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in January, which was better than predicted, according to data released today...
MoneyThirst for crude oil puts $100 a barrel back into viewMarch 5, 202344As pandemic lockdowns gripped the world in 2020, BP chief executive Bernard Looney made a startling admission: He thought that oil demand...