Credit Rating Upgrades and Irish Sovereign Debt

The trajectory of Irish sovereign debt since the 2008 global financial crisis represents a remarkable narrative of economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and, crucially, a series of hard-won credit rating upgrades. These upgrades, bestowed by major international rating...

Inflation and Its Effect on Irish Bond Returns

Understanding the Mechanics of Irish Government Bonds Irish government bonds, often referred to as Irish sovereign bonds, are debt instruments issued by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) on behalf of the Irish state to finance government spending. When an...

How to Invest in Irish Government Bonds from Abroad

Understanding Irish Government Bonds Irish government bonds, known as Irish sovereign bonds, are debt securities issued by the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) on behalf of the Irish government. By purchasing a bond, you are effectively lending money to the...

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...