Posts Tagged ‘quarter one’
Ireland’s economy grows in Q1
Figures today have revealed Ireland’s economy returned to growth in the January to March period, following a 1.4% contraction in the final quarter of last year. According to the Central Statistics Office, the economy grew by 1.3%, partly attributed to net exports, which grew 20% on an annual basis. However, consumer demand continues to be [...]
UK Q1 economic growth figures remain unchanged
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today revealed the UK economy grew by 0.5% in the January to March period – unchanged from the first estimate last month. The figure is in line with market forecasts but is behind Chancellor George Osborne’s forecast of 0.8%. The reading suggests the recovery of the UK economy [...]