As we step into 2024, understanding the economic landscape becomes crucial for businesses and individuals alike. We look at the anticipated economic patterns affecting Ireland and the broader global market, based on insights from various expert analyses and forecast reports.

Global interest rates are currently a hot topic as our main trading markets in the UK, Europe, and the USA have all seen rate increases in the past few weeks, with predictions of further hikes on the horizon. This strategy, employed by central banks, is causing significant instability in the financial sector.