Europe News
Hungary’s Restaurants Face a Cost Crisis as Tourist Numbers and Domestic Spending Fall
Hungary’s restaurant sector is shrinking as European-level costs collide with weaker tourism and limited domestic spending power.
Consumer Spending
Breaking News
Breaking News Ireland: Mayo Pub Spending Surges After All-Ireland Final Weekend
Pub spending in Mayo surged after the All-Ireland final weekend, highlighting the strong economic impact of major GAA…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Alcohol at Home Overtakes the Pub as Cost Pressures Reshape Irish Drinking Habits
Breaking News from Ireland as rising costs push more alcohol consumption into the home, reshaping pubs, spending habits…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Why More People in Ireland Are Drinking at Home as Pub Costs Rise
Rising pub prices are pushing more people in Ireland to drink at home, with consequences for households, hospitality…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Irish Cinema Box Office Shows Fresh Momentum as Audiences Return to Theatres
Irish cinema box office trends are back in focus as audiences return, with implications for jobs, consumer spending…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Currys Sees Stronger Sales as AI Devices Help Offset Weak Consumer Spending
Currys posted higher sales and profits as AI-enabled computing and gaming demand helped offset a weaker consumer spending…
Govt Press Release
Ireland Economy: Tánaiste welcomes confirmation of continued strong domestic economic activity
New gov.ie figures show Ireland’s domestic economy stayed strong in 2025, with consumer spending, GNI* and demand all…
News
What the Latest Economic Signals Mean for Households and Businesses Across the Country
A closer look at the latest economic signals in Ireland and what they could mean for households, employers,…
Business
What May Spending Tells Us About How Households Are Coping
May card spending fell 3.6%, but dining, digital services and home-and-garden categories stayed resilient.