Analyzing Ireland’s Sovereign Debt-to-GDP Ratio

Ireland’s sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio is a central metric in understanding the nation’s dramatic economic narrative, a story of rapid ascent, catastrophic collapse, and a resilient, though complex, recovery. This figure, representing the government’s...

The Impact of ECB Policy on Irish Bond Markets

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy framework is the dominant force shaping the euro area’s financial landscape, with its influence on national sovereign bond markets being particularly profound. For Ireland, a small, open economy with a history of...

Understanding Yield Curves for Irish Sovereign Debt

The yield curve for Irish sovereign debt is a critical financial indicator, plotting the interest rates, or yields, of Irish government bonds across different maturity dates. From short-term notes maturing in a few months to long-term bonds maturing in 30 years, this...