Retail Bonds: A Guide for Irish Domestic Investors

What Are Retail Bonds? A retail bond is a type of debt security issued by a company, financial institution, or government body and is specifically marketed and available to individual, or “retail,” investors. When you purchase a bond, you are essentially...

The Outlook for Irish 10-Year Bond Yields

The trajectory of Irish 10-year government bond yields is a critical barometer for the nation’s economic health, investor confidence, and fiscal policy. These yields, representing the effective interest rate the Irish government pays to borrow for a decade, are...

Ireland’s Strategic Use of Bond Auctions for Funding

Ireland’s journey with sovereign bond auctions is a masterclass in financial statecraft, a critical mechanism for funding the state that evolved from a crisis-era lifeline into a sophisticated tool for proactive debt management and investor relations. The National...