Quarterly Bulletin No.3 2023

Read the full Comment for Quarterly Bulletin No.3 2023.

Léigh tráchtaireacht ar an Timpeallacht Gheilleagrach.

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The economy is expected to continue to grow over the forecast horizon, but the pace of growth has been revised downwards since the last Bulletin.

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The Irish economy is currently experiencing a tight labour market and high inflation.

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According to the IMF World Economic Outlook (July 2023), global growth is projected to be higher than previous estimates, but it still remains weak by historical standards.

Read in full: The International Economic Outlook

Outstanding bank loans to NFCs stood at €31.1 billion in June, which represents a 0.4 per cent increase compared to June 2022.

Read in full: Spending, credit, and deposit activity of Irish households and businesses

Over the pandemic, Irish households accumulated an unprecedented
stock of savings.

Read in full: Post-Pandemic excess savings in Ireland

The value of Irish merchandise (goods) exports increased by €42 billion or just under 26 per cent in 2022 – the largest annual growth in exports since 1998.

Read in full: What explains the decline in Irish exports in 2023

Having experienced a Covid-19 related increase in 2020, the Irish general government debt ratio has resumed its downward path in recent years.

Read in full: Government Debt Sustainability Analysis - An Update