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The US is Ireland's largest export market

'We are in the realm of geopolitics, not just economics'

US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce major new tariffs tonight that could potentially derail global economic plans.

Business • 02 Apr

According to EY, Ireland is set to outperform many economies around the world.

EY forecasts 'reasonably solid' economic growth

Growth in the Irish economy will be "reasonably solid" in the coming years, according to the latest economic forecast from professional services firm EY.

Business • 08 Feb 24

Dr O'Sullivan moves from Bank of Ireland to EY

Dr Loretta O'Sullivan is joining EY Ireland as its chief economist and partner.

Business • 19 Dec 22

Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse showed a reading of 68.6 in February, up seven points on last month but 17.8 lower than a year ago

Economic Pulse rises in February on optimistic outlook

Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse rose in February from the previous month as vaccine-related optimism offset lockdown fatigue and post-Brexit headaches.

Business • 22 Feb 21

Consumer and business confidence fell last month, the latest Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse shows

Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse posts steep fall

Consumer confidence fell sharply in October, according to latest economic pulse from Bank of Ireland, with the measure dropping to the lowest point ever recorded in the series.

Business • 27 Oct 20

The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse showed a reading of 56.3 for June, 34.4 lower than a year ago (Photo: Rollingnews.ie)

Bank of Ireland's Economic Pulse rises amid re-openings

A new survey shows that while households remain very gloomy about the economic situation, they were a little less pessimistic about prospects for the coming year as Covid-19 restrictions begin to be lifted.

Business • 29 Jun 20

Consumers were feeling slightly better about their economic outlook, though few expected to spend big over the next year

Economic confidence up in May but remains weak overall

"There may be pent up demand for certain goods and services, but there may also be some nervousness in the absence of a vaccine or in the absence of a treatment for sectors where there is more social contact," Ms O'Sullivan said.

Business • 26 May 20

Ireland in lockdown - a near deserted O'Connell Street in Dublin

Business and consumer sentiment sink in April

A new survey shows that with the country more or less in full lockdown, job losses soaring and incomes under pressure, consumer and business confidence both sank in April.

Business • 27 Apr 20

The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse index fell 2.9 points during September to 76.2

Economic sentiment hits new low in September

Economic sentiment here has fallen to a new low this month, according to a new survey, as Brexit concerns mount.

Business • 30 Sep 19

The Economic Pulse for June shows business and consumer sentiment are relatively soft

Brexit uncertainty takes its toll on business sentiment

It is three years since the UK voted to leave the European Union, and in that time, there has been a lot of uncertainty about the process itself and about Ireland's future trading relationship with our nearest neighbours.

Business • 24 Jun 19

Households pared back their assessment of the economy and were also less positive about their current financial situation this month

Mood subdued among consumers and business

The mood among households and firms was generally more subdued this month, according to analysis of The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse which came in at 91.3 in August 2018.

Business • 27 Aug 18