AIB Market Talk

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Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB's Corporate Treasury desk alongside David McNamara, Chief Economist, in the latest AIB Market Talk podcast episode. They discuss the outlook for the Irish economy, from growth and inflation to AI investment, employment, public finances, housing, and bond markets. They also look at the risks ahead and why Ireland remains relatively resilient despite continued global uncertainty

In this episode, they discuss:

• Ireland’s outlook for growth and the domestic economy
• The impact of higher inflation and energy prices
• What AI could mean for jobs and the labour market
• How AI investment is supporting economic growth
• Ireland’s strong but increasingly vulnerable public finances
• The outlook for housing supply over the coming years
• Why government bond yields are rising across Europe
• The key risks and opportunities facing Ireland’s economy

You can read more on the AIB Economic Outlook here: Economic Outlook October 2026

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Join host Jane Kavanagh from AIB's Corporate Treasury Desk, alongside David McNamara, AIB's Chief Economist and Adrian Moynihan, Head of Consumer Banking, for a special Budget 2027 edition of AIB Market Talk. Following the announcement of one of Ireland's largest-ever Budget packages, the discussion explores the key tax and spending measures, the outlook for inflation and public finances, and the launch of Ireland's new Personal Investment Account.

• They key income tax, USC and tax credit changes announced in Budget 2027
• Who stands to benefit most from the latest tax and spending measures
• The impact of inflation, energy prices and global economic uncertainty on households and businesses
• Why the Government has opted for one of the most expansionary fiscal packages in Europe
• The risks and opportunities facing Ireland's public finances and corporation tax revenues
• The introduction of the new Personal Investment Accounts and what it means for savers and investors
• Why Ireland remains a nation of savers rather than investors and how the new initiative aims to change that
• The role of investment in supporting future growth across Ireland and the EU
• What customers need to know about eligibility, tax treatments and access to the new investment account
• The outlook for the Irish economy and the key risks policymakers will need to navigate in they years ahead

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Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB's Corporate Treasury desk alongside David McNamara, Chief Economist, for the latest edition of AIB Market Talk. The discussion explores the evolving global economic landscape, the outlook for interest rates and inflation, developments across currency markets, and what it all means for Ireland's economy in the months ahead. 

In this episode, the panel discusses:

• Ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on oil prices, inflation and global markets 
 • Why major economies have remained resilient despite inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty 
 • Diverging growth trends between the US and Europe, including the growing influence of AI-led investment 
 • The latest outlook for central banks, including the ECB, Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Bank of Japan 
 • What changing interest rate expectations could mean for borrowers, businesses and financial markets 
 • Recent developments in currency markets, including EUR/USD and USD/JPY, and the drivers behind market volatility 
 • The impact of energy prices on inflation, economic growth and consumer confidence 
 • Ireland's economic performance, including business activity, employment trends and investment growth 
 • Emerging developments in the labour market, including the potential influence of AI on employment trends 
 • Why Ireland's strong public finances and underlying economic fundamentals continue to support resilience despite an uncertain global backdrop

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Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB's Corporate Treasury desk alongside David McNamara, Chief Economist, for this latest edition of AIB Market Talk. Using AIB's latest Irish Economic Outlook as the foundation, Jane and David unpack the key insights, exploring the global backdrop and the risks shaping growth, inflation and consumer behaviour in the year ahead.

In this episode the panel discusses:

• Global resilience entering 2026, supported by strong performance, modest tariffs, and on-going AI-led investment
• Shifts in the outlook driven by geopolitical tension, particularly in the Middle East, and implications for oil and inflation
• Ireland's performance, with volatile GDP driven by exports and stronger focus on underlying domestic demand
• Growth outlook moderating but remaining resilient, supported by a still-strong labour market
• Inflation expected to rise to 4%, driven by energy costs but well below 2022 peaks
• High exposure to energy shocks due to reliance on imported fossil fuels, highlighting need for long-term resilience
• Consumer spending still growing, but with increasing caution as inflation impacts disposable income
• Labour market remaining robust, with slower job growth and emerging signs of AI-related shifts
• Housing and investment outlook improving, supported by government policy, though supply remains below demand
• Overall outlook remains resilient, with strong public finances and economic fundamentals despite uncertainty

Read the AIB Irish Economic Outlook here: Irish Economic Outlook May 2026

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AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 

Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB’s Corporate Treasury desk, alongside John Fahey, Senior Economist, and Pat O’Sullivan, Head of Real Estate Research, for this edition of AIB Market Talk. The discussion explores recent global market developments and what they mean for Ireland’s construction, housing and real estate sectors.

In this episode, the panel discusses:

• The impact of geopolitical tensions on global markets, including energy prices, inflation expectations, interest rates and currency movements 
• Diverging signals across financial markets, with equity markets showing resilience while interest rate markets continue to price inflation risks 
• What the latest Irish Construction PMIs reveal about activity levels, new orders, employment trends and sector confidence 
• Developments in the Irish housing market, including price trends, regional differences, supply constraints and affordability pressures 
• Progress on housing supply, with a focus on apartment construction, government policy interventions and planning reforms 
• The role of the National Development Plan and infrastructure investment in supporting future housing delivery 
• Supports available to first-time buyers and what the medium-term outlook looks like for housing supply and demand

Read the AIB Ireland Construction PMI® here.

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Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB’s Corporate Treasury desk, AIB Chief Economist David McNamara, Donal Whelton, Head of Agriculture & Food Manufacturing with AIB Business Banking, and Patrick Higgins, Head of Consumer Research, Food & Beverage at Goodbody, for this edition of AIB Market Talk focusing on Ireland’s agriculture and food manufacturing sector.

In this episode, the panel discusses:

• How the agriculture and food manufacturing sector entered 2026 from a position of financial strength following a robust 2025
• The impact of global geopolitical developments on energy, commodity prices, inflation, and interest rate expectations
• Rising input costs, fertiliser availability, and energy price volatility, and what this means for farmers and food manufacturers
• Financial resilience across the sector, including liquidity levels, balance sheet strength, and cash flow considerations
• Evolving consumer behaviour and demand trends, including health, nutrition, and protein consumption
• Sustainability and climate transition challenges facing the sector, including emissions reduction targets, and changing farming practices
• Key risks and opportunities for Irish agri‑food producers and manufacturers in 2026, including regulatory uncertainty and longer‑term competitiveness

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Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB’s Corporate Treasury desk, AIB Chief Economist David McNamara, and Jonathan Clarke, Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure with AIB Business Banking, for the first Market Talk podcast of 2026.

In this wide‑ranging episode, the panel reflects on how the Irish economy and key sectors performed through a challenging 2025 and shares their outlook for 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and shifting market dynamics. Tune in for:

• A deep dive into Ireland’s hospitality and tourism sector, including a slow start to 2025 followed by a strong rebound in visitor numbers and consumer spending
• Insights into changing consumer behaviour, premiumisation trends, and the challenges facing pubs, restaurants, and rural hospitality businesses
• An overview of Ireland’s domestic economic resilience, labour market strength, and how Ireland compares with global peers
• Global market perspectives covering the US, Eurozone, UK, and Asia, with a focus on growth trends, equity markets, and investor sentiment
• Central bank outlooks for the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve, including expectations for interest rate cuts in 2026
• Currency market analysis, including euro/dollar and euro/sterling forecasts and what exporters should watch
• Discussion on US trade policy, tariffs, and what recent developments mean for Ireland and European trade
• A forward-looking view on tourism demand, hotel supply, cost pressures, and why the sector remains cautiously optimistic for the year ahead

Stay informed with expert analysis and practical outlooks for the new year. Subscribe to AIB Market Talk for ongoing financial market insights.

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Join Jane Kavanagh from AIB’s Corporate Treasury desk and AIB Senior Economist John Fahey for the final Market Talk podcast of 2025. In this special year-end episode, they reflect on a year dominated by uncertainty, trade tensions, and shifting central bank policies. Tune in for:

• A recap of 2025’s biggest market themes, including the impact of US tariffs and global trade agreements.
• Insights into central bank decisions: Fed, ECB, and Bank of England rate moves and what’s next for 2026.
• Currency market highlights: Dollar weakness, euro resilience, and sterling’s rollercoaster year.
• Forward-looking views on economic growth, inflation, and what could shape the markets in the year ahead.
• Quick-fire predictions for euro/dollar and euro/sterling pairs.

Stay informed with expert analysis and practical outlooks for the new year. Subscribe to AIB Market Talk for ongoing financial market insights.

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Join host Jason Rehill from the AIB Treasury Services team, alongside AIB Senior Economist John Fahey, and special guest Pat O’Sullivan, Head of AIB Real Estate Finance Research, as they discuss the final Construction PMI survey reports for 2025 in this special episode of AIB Market Talk.

Tune in as they discuss: 

• The key aspects of the construction index number with commercial and residential construction falling below 50 in November with activity losing momentum. 
• The Irish CRE market which has fallen by both 30 - 40% giving a significant decline seen since the 1970s.
• Employment growth and firms pushing to return to high-quality office space are supporting selective demand, particularly for prime assets. However, vacancy rates remain elevated, and financing conditions are still tight.
• Ireland’s commercial property offering some of the highest yields in Europe, attracting renewed investor interest after recent value corrections.
• A review into what the construction sector should look like in 2026.

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AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 

Join host Jonathan Weir from AIB Treasury and AIB Chief Economist Dave McNamara for the latest PMIs edition of AIB Market Talk. In this episode, they delve into the November AIB Ireland Manufacturing and Services PMI data, exploring:

• How both sectors bounced back, with manufacturing and services posting robust growth after a softer patch earlier in the year.
• The key drivers behind the manufacturing recovery, including renewed export orders and the easing of tariff uncertainty.
• What’s fuelling the fastest expansion in services sector activity since April 2022 and why employment trends are diverging between sectors.
• The first rise in transport, tourism, and leisure in 10 months, and the evolving impact of AI on technology, media, and telecom employment.
• Insights into inflation pressures, input costs, and what the latest PMI figures signal for Ireland’s economic outlook as we head into 2026.

Tune in for expert analysis, forward-looking business sentiment, and all the latest market insights, only on AIB Market Talk.

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Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 
Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2