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Irish Economic Update - Budget 2026

Today’s budget, the first of the current Government, contained a package of measures totalling €9.4bn. The Government is providing an additional €8.1bn in spending increases and €1.3bn in tax cuts for next year.

Forex & Interest Rate Outlook - September 2025

Risk appetite improves following decreased uncertainty on US trade policy as deals concluded with EU, UK, and Japan. Market focus is now on central bank policy, as the Fed pivots to rate cuts. Fed set to cut rates twice more by end-25. ECB cutting cycle has ended. BoE rates trajectory remains uncertain. The dollar is set for weakest year since early 2000s. Euro likely to hold most of its gains, while sterling could remain on the defensive.

Irish Economy Watch - September 2025

The manufacturing PMI stayed in expansion mode but fell to 51.6 in August. The service PMI eased further to 50.6 in August. The construction PMI fell to 45.9 in August, consistent with a fourth straight month of accelerating contraction and mortgage approvals rose by 3.1% year on year in the 3 months to July.

Bank of England Watch - September 2025

The September meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) saw the central bank maintain the Bank Rate at 4.00%. This was very much in line with market expectations. Once again, there was no unanimity within the MPC on its policy decision to hold rates steady.

US Federal Reserve Watch - September 2025

The September meeting of Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) saw the central bank cut interest rates for the first time since December of last year. The target range for the Fed funds rate was lowered to 4.00-4.25%. 

ECB Watch - September 2025

The ECB’s Governing Council meeting for September saw the central bank leave interest rates on hold for a second consecutive occasion. The deposit and refi rates were maintained at 2.00% and 2.15%, respectively. The ‘unchanged rates’ outcome was widely expected by markets.

Irish Housing Market Bulletin - June 2025

As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, the Irish residential property market continues to be defined by a shortfall in supply. The CSO completions data, which is the official measure of new supply indicate, a disappointing performance over the last year from the residential construction perspective.

Historic Rates Sheet - 2024

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