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Who should attend
This course was recorded in March 2026 and is suitable for accountants, and other
business professionals, at all levels and from all sectors.
Course overview
In this Quarterly Economic
and Investing outlook, we covered the latest inflation and interest rate trends. Is the battle
against inflation won and will we see multiple rate cuts? The Irish and global
economic outlooks including the latest exchequer returns and recent stock market
volatility.The investment outlook, dangers and opportunities for the first
quarter and the rest of 2026.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain timely insights into:
- Inflation and Interest Rate Trends An analysis of
current inflation dynamics and monetary policy developments. Is the battle
against inflation nearing its end, and what are the prospects for multiple
rate cuts?
- Irish and Global Economic Outlooks A review of the
latest exchequer returns, macroeconomic indicators, and geopolitical factors
shaping both domestic and international economic landscapes.
- Market Volatility and Investment Strategy An exploration of recent stock
market fluctuations and their implications for investors.
Forward-Looking Investment Perspectives Identification of key
risks and emerging opportunities for 2026, with strategic guidance for navigating uncertain
markets.
Speaker Bio
Peter Brown,
Baggot Investments
Peter has over 35 years’ experience in the financial
markets and has managed treasury operations in financial institutions including
Barclays, BNP, Ulster Bank and ACCBank.
Peter is an expert in foreign exchange, interest rate and
market risk and has implemented treasury processes and procedures for a number
of financial institutions. Throughout his banking career he advised clients on
best practice with regards their treasury operations and has continued this work
as a consultant.
As chief dealer and subsequently general manager of
treasury, pensions and investments he became expert in structured finance,
funding, trading, investments and risk management.
Peter’s economic analysis and expertise about the
financial markets, is highly sought after by the Irish and international media.
His direct manner, alongside his honest and clear assessments of present
economic conditions, makes him very popular with the general public and the
media alike, he features regularly on RTE, TV3, BBC World, RTE Radio, Today FM
and NewsTalk.
CPD Attendance
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Contact us
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requirements, please feel free to contact the team here or call us at (+353) 01 523 3930
Note for Legacy CPA Members
Members who joined Chartered Accountants Ireland following 1 September 2024,
please continue to book on the CPA Portal here to ensure you receive your membership discount
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