‘Topics’ – Media Round Up – week ending 26th January 2014
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Commentary
One of the main news stories of the week is the continuing rise in property prices across the country. This is another example of returning consumer demand and their willingness to spend or borrower funds in the expectation of their ability to repay loans. Irish property prices are now rising faster then most EU countries. This is good news for people who find themselves in negative equity particularly those who are currently in discussions with their bank for a restructure of their loans.
Irish Economy
- Prices down, but Ireland 5th most expensive EU state. Read more
- Irish economy to shine as euro zone periphery struggles on – poll. Read more
Taxation
- Irish Vodafone shareholders may not have to pay capital gains tax. Read more
- PRSI Status for Directors. Read more
Banking / Credit
- Bank of Ireland says accounts now rectified. Read more
- Central Banks to scale back emergency supply of US dollars. Read more
- Irish bank deposits stable in December. Read more
Global Economy
- Euro zone’s debt drops for the first time in six years in third quarter. Read more
- Bank of England says no rush to raise rates as UK unemployment falls towards target. Read more
- German investor sentiment slips slightly in January – ZEW. Read more
- Euro zone business gets off to strong start for 2014. Read more
- German private sector starts 2014 on a high note. Read more
- Spanish jobless rate tops 26% at end of 2013. Read more
- China factory contraction shows weak start for economy in 2014. Read more
Stock Markets
- S&P 500 dragged down by EM fallout. Read more
- Stocks plunge globally following emerging markets selloff. Read more