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Good Morning ,

 

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

  • Monetary policy, some key data release, and developments in the Middle East impacted markets …
  • As expected, the ECB hiked rates by 25bps. The ECB also indicated further tightening may be needed…
  • Main pairs continued to change hands within very narrow ranges …
  • EUR/USD opens this morning just above the $1.16 threshold …
  • GBP/USD is up near the midpoint of the $1.33-1.34 band …
  • EUR/GBP remains in the lower half of 86-87p …
  • Looking ahead to a busy week, which includes policy decisions from the Fed, BoE and BoJ …
  • Markets will also be highly sensitive to news flow regarding a potential US-Iran peace deal …
 
 
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 1.1607   0.32 -1.17
EUR/GBP 0.8632   0.07 -0.95
GBP/USD 1.3442   0.25 -0.23
GBP/EUR 1.158   -0.07 0.96
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.