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Bond market turmoil complicates ECB rate decision
Frankfurt expected to increase rates again in December
Global stocks edge lower as AI and rate fears hit tech
Investors unnerved by valuations of firms in artificial intelligence sector
Ireland sells 10-year bonds at highest rate since it emerged from bailout
Global borrowing rates have risen this year as Iran war stokes inflation
Irish borrowers ‘facing tough winter’ with mortgage costs on rise
Average cost of new variable-rate loans is up, meaning higher repayments
Retirement crisis looms for those in mortgage arrears, new analysis shows
Half of those in arrears will pay off less than 50% of debt by retirement, Central Bank study finds
Pepper rate hike to heap more misery on distressed borrowers
Someone with a €200,000 outstanding loan at Pepper worse off by around €300 every month
AIB chief Colin Hunt eyes shares worth 100% of salary as bank expected to raise targets
Bank set up new share awards plan to get around continuing limit on bonuses
Rising debt burden poses threat to economic growth
Ireland and the other ‘PIIGS’ find themselves in a better position than the US, UK and France
Euro zone inflation jumps to highest level in three years, paving way for another interest rate rise
Consumer prices were 3.8% higher in September than a year ago, up sharply from 3.2% in August
Irish house price growth slows as higher interest rates bite
Sherry Fitzgerald’s latest snapshot of the market points to slowdown in price inflation
House price inflation slows as demand falls
Buyers cautious about bidding high for homes, figures show
Race kicks off for top ECB jobs
Christine Lagarde, Philip Lane and Isabel Schnabel all due to step down next year
Households renting or headed by younger people hit harder by inflation
New research by Central Statistics Office highlights differing impact of inflation
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households
Interest rates on the rise in US and euro zone while borrowing costs touch levels not seen since 2007
Irish borrowing costs hit bailout-era highs as investors up bets on rate hikes
NTMA expected to run one more bond auction this year
Why now is the time to review your mortgage
The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate hike makes it imperative for people to check they are on the best deal for them
Kevin Warsh under pressure before Fed rate decision
The data suggests Warsh should announce a rate hike this week. But will he dare face the wrath of Donald Trump?
Makhlouf stays on the fence on future rate hikes
Central Bank governor reiterates path on interest rates not set, but inflation is now a big problem
Mortgages in the firing line as ECB increases interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
Financial markets are pricing in one more rate hike this year and possibly two next year
Interest rates are rising. Here’s what it means for your money
Latest increase by the European Central Bank adds €14 to the monthly repayments on a €100,000 loan
Irish savers lose out on hundreds as savings sit in low-yield accounts
Revolut’s Wealth Drain Index says households are sitting on €150m in idle cash
The best three and five year fixed-rate mortgage offers will soon disappear
Division of opinion between economists and those trading the market on how many times interest rates will rise in this cycle
ECB set to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
Mortgages are likely to rise following what will be the second rise in interest rates over the past five months
Irish mortgage holders warned to brace for ‘tough winter’ with two rate hikes expected
With little prospect of the Middle East conflict being resolved, borrowing costs are expected to tighten
ECB must be ready to raise interest rates further, argues Gabriel Makhlouf
Central bank governor says combination of euro zone inflation above 3% and robust growth makes him ‘uneasy’
Euro zone inflation jumps to 3.3%, paving way for ECB rate hike
Higher energy costs and a pick-up in service prices drives price growth across bloc in August
Have State savings and prize bonds become more attractive?
The National Treasury Management Agency has recent;y increased the interest rates on offer on tax-free savings
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Wake-up call for the traditional Irish banks as even elderly customers eye up more attractive interest rates elsewhere
Mortgage switching activity surges as homeowners look to lock in interest rates
Home-loan approvals up 15% last month to €2bn, banking body says
Why government debt matters: bond investors, yields and their impact on the economy
Bond yields can affect everything from how much you pay on student or car loans to the housing market
Adviser urges homeowners to consider switching when topping up home loans
Sticking with lender that sanctioned mortgage could cost thousands, says doddl.ie
Mortgage interest rates up slightly but dip below euro zone average
Data from the Central Bank shows the average interest rate on new mortgages in June was 3.49 per cent
US Federal Reserve’s direction of travel on interest rates has rarely been this opaque
Markets are expecting bank to hold rates steady but some believe a rate hike isn’t off the table
Our fixed-term mortgage is coming to an end: what are our options?
Valuation on your home’s current value can help you access a lower interest rate
ECB keeps rates on hold despite Middle East turmoil
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged for now but leaves door ‘wide open’ for September hike
Mortgage approvals reach record in May, driven by first-time buyers
But low share of mover purchase activity ‘points to constraints within housing market’
Euro sinks to one-year low as falling oil prices ease pressure on ECB
Traders back away from bets on further interest rate rises as economy slows
Lagarde says ECB has started to see inflation feeding through to wider economy
European Central Bank seeing second round inflation effects
ECB ready to hike rates again next month if necessary, top official says
Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel says ECB ready to respond further to inflation fears
The Irish Times view on interest rates: ECB should tread carefully
The central bank was correct to leave its options open after Thursday’s increase
ECB raises rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war stokes inflation
ECB is first big central bank to hike rates since Iran war
ECB rate hike: How much more will a mortgage cost in Ireland after today?
Effect will be immediate for tracker mortgage holders, less so for other home loan borrowers but there may be more of the same ahead
ECB raises interest rates as Ireland’s mortgage holders urged to act now
Follow our updates as the ECB has raised interest rates - with one more rate increase likely before year end
Inflation falls slightly to 3.6% in May as energy costs dip
Observers say rate may fall again next month but rise thereafter as ECB rate hikes feed through and utility bills start to rise
ECB set to hike interest rates today, and again in September
European Central Bank looks to tamp down inflation fears
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Average cost of Irish mortgage drops to just above euro area average
Competition among lenders in Ireland is ‘starting to have a real effect’, Sorcha Timoney of NFP Ireland said
What are the best mortgage options in Ireland right now?
People coming off a fixed rate need to consider their options carefully as interest rates are expected to rise from next week
Is Ireland’s housing market finally turning?
Inflation is moderating and higher interest rates are expected but supply remains a challenge on other side of the equation
NTMA plans multimillion-euro bond sale to get ahead of ECB hikes
State’s debt agency cancels planned bond auction later this month as it looks to tap institutional interest in existing bonds
History signals more hawkish central bank response to Iran war price shock
The central dilemma for central banks is whether to address the price shock head-on with rate hikes or try to wait for it to pass
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