Archive for February 2026
Electric vehicle registrations record strong growth in January
New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry indicates a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales at the start of the year, with January recording the highest number of new electric car registrations on record. A total of 7,319 new electric cars were registered during the month, representing an increase of 48.7% compared…
Read MoreWind energy delivers one third of Ireland’s electricity in 2025
New figures show that wind power continued to play a central role in Ireland’s energy mix during 2025, supplying approximately one third of all electricity generated across the island. The data highlights both the growing scale of renewable generation and the challenges facing the national grid. According to Wind Energy Ireland’s latest annual report, the…
Read MoreEuro area inflation eases in January as softer price pressures take hold
Inflation across the euro area eased in January, signalling the start of a period of softer price pressures that many economists expect to persist well into the year ahead. The latest figures suggest that the European Central Bank is likely to maintain its current interest rate stance for the foreseeable future. Data showed that annual…
Read MoreSurvey signals upbeat outlook for travel sector in 2026
A new industry survey suggests a confident outlook for Ireland’s travel sector heading into 2026, underpinned by strong profitability and rising revenues across much of the industry. According to the latest Annual Industry Barometer from the Irish Travel Agents Association, 86% of respondents reported that their business made a profit last year. Nearly half of…
Read MoreManufacturing growth remains modest despite rising confidence
Growth across Ireland’s manufacturing sector remained relatively subdued last month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index published by AIB. While activity continued to expand, the pace of improvement softened compared with December, reflecting weaker gains in both production and new orders. The survey highlighted subdued export demand and caution among clients, driven by ongoing…
Read MoreGold and silver rebound after sharp sell-off
Gold and silver prices moved higher today, recovering some ground after suffering their steepest two-day decline in decades. The recent volatility followed the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve and an increase in margin requirements by the CME Group, both of which cooled a rally that had pushed…
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