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Good Morning ,

 

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

  • Trading conditions remained quite calm throughout Europe yesterday …
  • Over in the US, the Fed policy was left unchanged at the policy meeting …
  • The updated SEP looked somewhat hawkish, while markets expect 35bps of tightening by year end …
  • The dollar firmed markedly with the firming of US rates …
  • EUR/USD opens today near the $1.15 threshold …
  • GBP/USD is operating at the $1.33 mark …
  • EUR/GBP remains at the midpoint of the 86-87p band …
  • Looking ahead to today, focus will be on the BoE policy decision …
  • Rates are expected to be left on hold, although the MPC voting split will warrant attention …
 
 
AIB Market Talk - The Irish Economic Outlook: Resilience in Uncertain Times
 
 
  • Ireland's outlook for 2026
  • Geopolitical risks and energy pressures 
  • Inflation, growth and consumer behaviour
 
 
 
Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2025
EUR/USD 1.1513   -0.85 -1.98
EUR/GBP 0.8654   0.12 -0.70
GBP/USD 1.33   -0.98 -1.28
GBP/EUR 1.1551   -0.12 0.70
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.