Economic Trends - Economic Trends Q1

Economic Trends - Economic Trends Q1 - 2025 https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ en-us 11 Apr 2025 02:17:40 IST 11 Apr 2025 02:17:40 IST https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/rss.xml Newsweaver conor@corkchamber.ie (Cork Chamber of Commerce) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Business Confidence https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/lrqb93stxio?lang=en?rss=true 74% of respondents expressed confidence in the Irish economy in Q1 2025, on a par with the last quarter of 2024. 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 IST 23543a5561d2359c86466bbc496db475 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694128-20220414-090440     74% of respondents expressed confidence in the Irish economy in Q1 2025, on a par with the last quarter of 2024.   https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/2a/54f21b7dfc3ff9e0d1a654.jpg Childcare provision https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/u3pzs61xqfl?lang=en?rss=true While the majority of businesses surveyed do not foresee any major barriers to growing their level of international trade, 81% expressed concern about the impact of geopolitical developments on their ability to trade internationally. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST a479f1d2dd9aca47197d6a29e3fc9630 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32694133-20220405-141712   While the majority of businesses surveyed do not foresee any major barriers to growing their level of international trade, 81% expressed concern about the impact of geopolitical developments on their ability to trade internationally. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/fe/23c22895a5c0536e5c0265.jpg View more stats on international trade https://www.corkchamber.ie/quarterly-economic-trends/ Survey Results https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ybmo3xukwhm?lang=en?rss=true [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/noSHhi9bN0c ] The Q1 2025 Economic Trends survey gathered insights into Cork Chamber members’ experience of doing business across January, February and March 2025, prior to the announcement of US tariffs. Sponsored by PTSB, this edition focused on international trade, asking members about their experience of trading internationally and the challenges they face in growing their business globally. 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 IST 17534e977bca820a199e76f23f984f5f FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694127-20220414-090757 <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; border-width: 0px; border-spacing: 0px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 33.1376%; border-width: 0px; padding: 10px;"> [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/noSHhi9bN0c ] </td> <td style="width: 66.8624%; border-width: 0px; padding: 10px;"> The Q1 2025 Economic Trends survey gathered insights into Cork Chamber members’ experience of doing business across January, February and March 2025, prior to the announcement of US tariffs. Sponsored by PTSB, this edition focused on international trade, asking members about their experience of trading internationally and the challenges they face in growing their business globally. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Changes to employee numbers https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/ejrx5ctw9ak?lang=en?rss=true There was a slight decrease in the number of respondents projecting an increase in employee numbers over the next 12 months, down from 52% in Q4 2024 to 45% this quarter. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 02cee990409abe39d3ecee389703d30c Two Column Articles - Hero Image There was a slight decrease in the number of respondents projecting an increase in employee numbers over the next 12 months, down from 52% in Q4 2024 to 45% this quarter.  https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/8d/c4206555841f45660bdbfa.jpg Barriers to hiring https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1whakhzb2or?lang=en?rss=true Of the 41% of respondents with vacancies advertised at present, 27% reported difficulties with filling vacancies (i.e. remaining vacant for three months or more following initial advertisement). 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 67f787fd5767cb29524cb91a8915f153 Two Column Articles - Hero Image Of the 41% of respondents with vacancies advertised at present, 27% reported difficulties with filling vacancies (i.e. remaining vacant for three months or more following initial advertisement). https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/ed/09cc0fe2fe8ae87ee18e18.jpg Browse Full Results Online https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/1us4sant0j3?lang=en?rss=true View more stats and results from our latest Economic Trends, which capture a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape at the close of Q1 2025. 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 IST 993ed705357568f0fd78748b8c619898 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694126-20220711-152607 View more stats and results from our latest Economic Trends, which capture a snapshot of business experiences and of the overall operating landscape at the close of Q1 2025. https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/5c/5789567dae58de557c01a2.jpg Browse results here https://www.corkchamber.ie/quarterly-economic-trends/ Charity winner https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/92gv4l1ukx/myi2dbfz0ec?lang=en?rss=true Thanks to all respondents who contributed to our Economic Trends Survey. The lucky winner of our quarterly draw will be receiving a €200 Options Card voucher. 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT e83cfd4c163a5d856575c985bb18c3f0 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32694126-20220711-152607 Thanks to all respondents who contributed to our Economic Trends Survey. The lucky winner of our quarterly draw will be receiving a €200 Options Card voucher.