Ireland Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) below forecasts (-2%) in 1Q: Actual (-12.1%)

Jun 4, 2026

Euro climbs vs Yen as ECB tightening expectations clash with BoJ hike, intervention risks

EUR/JPY trades around 185.85 on Thursday at the time of writing, up 0.12% on the day. The cross is supported by the Euro (EUR) as investors expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to deliver another interest rate hike at its June meeting.

Ireland Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) below forecasts (-2%) in 1Q: Actual (-12.1%)

Euro climbs vs Yen as ECB tightening expectations clash with BoJ hike, intervention risks

Ireland Gross Domestic Product (YoY) registered at -17.1%, below expectations (-6%) in 1Q