Good Morning ,

Here’s a quick look at today’s economic news and market activity:

• Market discourse was dominated by negotiations between the US and Iran last week …
• Amid signs of some progress, risk appetite held an overall positive tone …
• Currency-wise, the action amongst the majors was confined to relatively narrow ranges …
• The dollar remained elevated, while sterling recouped some of its losses from the week prior …
• In level terms, EUR/USD is above the $1.16 threshold …
• Meantime, the EUR/GBP pair eased back into the lower half of 86-87p …
• GBP/USD moved onto the top half of $1.34-1.35 …
• This week, the Middle East conflict will continue to be a key potential directional driver for markets …
• From a data perspective, there are some key inflation updates due in the US and the Eurozone …

• Ireland's outlook for 2026
• Geopolitical risks and energy pressures 
• Inflation, growth and consumer behaviour

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.