Dollar softer this morning
16.10.2026 Daily blogThe dollar more or less held its own during yesterday’s session, having fallen back quite sharply from its immediate post-US CPI inflation highs on Wednesday, amid the release of mixed economic data, lower bond yields, and a recovery in equity markets. In remarks overnight, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said he doesn’t “believe in saying now […]
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Weekly Round Up
MyHome report shows asking price slowing to 3.9%
The Bank of Ireland-MyHome report was published earlier this week, showing asking price inflation had slowed to 3.9% in Q3 2026 (from 5% in Q2), to 2.8% in Dublin and to 4.8% in the rest of Ireland. Also, the market is getting a little easier for homebuyers. There were 14,600 properties listed for sale on […]
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Global Watch
Global Watch September 2026
The collapse of the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran in June has triggered a renewed rise in global energy prices. This in turn has re-ignited inflation concerns, resulting in a marked firming of central bank rate hike expectations and a surge in bond yields. The Fed and ECB both raised rates this month, […]
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Ireland Outlook
Ireland Outlook – September 2026
New Irish Economic Forecasts We have revised up our forecast for Irish GDP to a shallower 1.2% fall in 2026 – still contracting as the surge in exports last year has unwound, but followed by 3.1% growth in 2027. HICP inflation is now expected to rise to 4% in the final months of 2026, averaging […]
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Ireland Infographic
Ireland Infographic – September 2026
We expect GDP will contract by 1.2% in 2026 before rebounding by 3.1% in 2027. We expect the domestic economy to expand in both years, with modified domestic demand increasing by 3.8% this year and 2.8% next year. View the Infographic in Full Here: Bank of Ireland Irish Infographic September 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