The Central Bank of Ireland published today it’s 2017 Macro-Financial Review. The report gives an overview of the Irish economy and the state of its financial environment. The aim of the report is to help protect the interests of the Bank’s stakeholders, these include: the Irish people, national and international authorities, and other participants in the financial market.
Sharon Donnery, the Central Bank’s deputy governor, introduced the report in a speech this morning. She states that the state of the general economy is improving, but also mentions a few outstanding issues that have the potential to negatively impact the economy’s improvement.
The report notes that much of the uncertainty in the Irish economy is a consequence of Brexit. The depreciation of the sterling against the euro and decreasing consumer spending in the UK has already put a burden on export industries. Uncertainties relating to Brexit may also arise from new trade barriers, trade policies and changes in international taxation.
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