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State’s borrowing costs drop despite impasse in coalition talks

The costs of borrowing for the State have fallen sharply since the election, defying fears of some politicians and commentators, despite no agreement over a new government.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Bond markets indifferent to formation of Dáil majority

Beware politicians in the coming weeks who, in the name of the national interest, cite the spectre of financial markets to hurry on some deal or other to form a new Dáil majority.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Markets are more focused on ECB than Kildare Street

Fears about a hung Dáil have been overcooked, and the reaction of Irish bond markets today to the prospect of a prolonged period of political uncertainty is expected to be muted, experts say.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

No big General Election risk in Irish bonds

There is little to no significant political risk flashing red in Irish bond prices, senior experts have said, although that might change in the event that a hung Dáil leads to a prolonged period in forming a new government.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016