Dollar gains after hawkish Warsh speech
30.08.2026 Daily blogFriday was very much dominated by Fed Chair Warsh’s much anticipated speech in Jackson Hole. That conference had often been used by previous Fed chairs for major policy speeches but there was a risk Warsh would say very little given his predisposition to less rather than more communication about monetary policy. In the event he […]
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Weekly Round Up
Ireland’s population grew by 1.2% in year to April 2026
New CSO data showed that Ireland’s population grew by 1.2% (67,000 people) in the year to April 2026, reaching 5.5 million. Although this remains one of the fastest rates of population growth in Europe, the 1.2% increase was the slowest recorded in Ireland since 2016, excluding the Covid-19-affected year of 2021. This reflects declining birth […]
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Global Watch
Global Watch April 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in energy prices. Inflation will be higher and economic growth lower as a result, though to what extent will ultimately depend on how long energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted. While this leaves central banks facing a difficult balancing act, the […]
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Ireland Outlook
Ireland Outlook – July 2026
New Irish Economic Forecasts We expect a contraction in GDP (-3%) in 2026 due to the surge in pharmaceutical exports last year, driven by fears of US tariffs, which has now unwound. Modified domestic demand is forecast to grow by 3.5% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027, revised slightly upwards. Our lower forecast for CPI […]
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Ireland Infographic
Ireland Infographic – July 2026
We expect GDP will contract by 3.0% in 2026 before rebounding by 3.6% in 2027. We expect the domestic economy to expand in both years, with modified domestic demand increasing by 3.5% this year and 2.5% next year. View the Ireland Infographic Here: Bank of Ireland Ireland Infographic July 2026
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UK Outlook
UK Outlook – July 2026
New Prime Minister, Similar Outlook We have kept our outlook unchanged for the most part, with a few slight tweaks. The economy continues to face a number of headwinds, including ongoing geopolitical tensions and high/volatile global energy prices. We expect below trend GDP growth of 0.9% this year and 1.1% next year (both upgraded by […]
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UK Infographic
UK Infographic – July 2026
We expect that UK GDP will grow by 0.9% in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027. Download the UK Infographic in Full Here: Bank of Ireland UK Infographic July 2026