AIB Irish Economic Outlook October 2026
by AIB Treasury's Economic Research Unit
 
  • Global growth resilient despite geopolitical risks
  • Irish economy to post solid growth
  • Consumer spending blunted by inflation
  • Bond market under pressure

 

The global economy has shown resilience amid geopolitical shocks. Energy price rises are dampening activity, but this is being offset to a large extent by the boom in AI-related investment.


 
 
 
AIB Market Talk Podcast - Caution, Confidence or a Mixture of Both? The AIB Irish Economic Outlook - October 2026
 
 
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.

 
 
 
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