Goodbody raises outlook for Irish economy as it weathers tariff and tax threats better than feared

Analysis says ‘fog appears to be lifting’ on big policy issues

US president Donald Trump. Photo: AP

The Irish economy is weathering the impact of Donald Trump’s radical economic policy swings better than had been anticipated, according to a new analysis from Goodbody Stockbrokers.

The broker upgraded its forecast for Irish Modified Domestic Demand, a key measure of ‘real economy’ growth or contraction, from 3pc to 3.6pc for 2025.