Economy Inflation fell below 4% in FebruaryHigher prices for alcohol and food in restaurants and cafes, as well as an increase in hotel accommodation costs, drove inflation of 6.4 per cent in the hospitality sector
Retail Consumers more positive but still prudent around Christmas spending: reportThe Credit Union consumer sentiment survey found that shoppers are a little more upbeat than last year
Energy Energy price cuts to benefit two million households from todayElectric Ireland, SSE Airtricity, Prepayower and others are introducing reductions from Wednesday
Inflation Consumers continuing to reduce spending globally – report Value for money has emerged as the key area of focus for consumers from the global report
Legal Competition watchdog launches legal proceedings against Irish Bookmakers Association The lobby group said it operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Consumer ‘Silver splurge’: new AIB data shows over-65s spent big on fashion and hotelsNew figures show that consumer spending increased in April when it came to social activities and clothing, but remained flat overall amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures
SPENDING Consumer spending down 7 per cent at Bank of IrelandThe drop in debit and credit card spending by the bank’s customers reflects a broader trend in the market
Banking Crypto investments more like a ponzi scheme, warns Gabriel MakhloufCertain unbacked cryptocurrencies “similar to purchasing a lottery ticket: you might win but you probably won’t,” the Central Bank Governor said
Red C Poll Eight in ten people expect the cost of living crisis to get worseThe latest Red C consumer mood tracker reveals a pessimism unseen since 2009, with some responders reporting dipping into savings to cover basic living costs and two-thirds of 18 to 24-year-olds considering emigrating
Economics Overwhelming majority of consumers expect restaurants to hike pricesNew report shows Irish consumers are more nervous than those in other countries about still-high inflation levels
Politics Expert group has ‘serious concerns’ over new consumer rights bill Consumers’ Association of Ireland flags series of problems with legislation designed to help consumers take ‘collective action’ against firms