* * * Today, the Central Bank of Ireland is publishing the first edition of the 2017 Macro-Financial Review (MFR), which provides an overview of the current state of the macro-financial environment in Ireland. The Macro-Financial Review aims at supporting the Central Bank’s stakeholders – including the public, national and international authorities, and financial market participants – in their assessment of financial risks.
It also provides an opportunity to promote an informed dialogue on the macro-financial environment in Ireland and beyond. It thereby contributes to the Central Bank’s mission of safeguarding stability and protecting consumers. The global economy is expected to grow modestly in 2017 and 2018.