‘Topics’ – Media Round Up – week ending 19th January 2014
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Commentary
The news continues to be upbeat in regards to signs that we have seen the worst of the recession both domestically and globally. NAMA also believe that the property crash is over.
Irish Economy
- Enterprise Ireland firms see biggest job gains in ten years. Read more
- Upbeat surveys on improving Irish economy. Read more
- Construction industry sees 4th month of growth in a row. Read more
- Consumer sentiment index rises strongly in December to highest level since June 2007. Read more
Taxation
- Tax Treatment of Proposed Vodafone Return of Value to Shareholders.Read more
Banking / Credit
- ECB reveals new €10 note, due for circulation in September. Read more
- What does the new SEPA Transition Period mean? Read more
- Government to revamp €90m SME loan scheme: Sunday Business Post 19 Jan.
- Gross Government debt rose to €204.7bn by September 2013 – CSO. Read more
Global Economy
- Leading economies grow into recovery – OECD. Read more
- German economy grows by 0.4% in 2013 – data. Read more
- Euro zone trade surplus grows as imports fall in November. Read more
- World Bank sees stronger growth as rich economies expand. Read more
- British retail sales rose 2.6% in December. Read more
Stock Markets
- Nasdaq, Dow rise for week. Read more
- Vodafone windfall: how much will I get, what do I do? Read more
Property
- NAMA Chairman Frank Daly says property crash is over. Read more