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Aib — The Irish Economic February 2023
16 slides from Aib's investor presentation, February 2023
Slide 1: The Irish Economic Update: Slower, but still solid growth expected in 2023
The Irish Economic Update: Slower, but still solid growth expected in 2023, after stellar year in 2022 February 2023 Oliver Mangan Chief Economist AIB 1
Slide 2: Economy rebounds very strongly in 2021-22 from COVID
Economy rebounds very strongly in 2021-22 from COVID Consumer Spending GDP grew by 13.6% in 2021, with GNP up by 14.7% - % 15 (Volume, 3 QTR Moving Average, YoY% Change) trade flows again boosted data 10 Domestic economy picked up strongly in 2021, with 5 modified final domestic demand rising by
Slide 3: But clear signs that growth is slowing after strong year
But clear signs that growth is slowing after strong year AIB Irish Mfg and Services PMIs % 70 Retail Sales (ex-autos) - Volume, YoY 20 60 15 10 50 Manufacturing 5 40 0 30 Services -5 20 -10 10 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Dec-22 -15 Q4 2016 Q4 2017 Q4 2018 Q4 2019 Q4 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 202
Slide 4: Weak PMIs and retail sales data point to softening activity
Weak PMIs and retail sales data point to softening activity Mfg PMI at strong levels into early summer, before falling sharply to below 50 by Nov/Dec Services PMI still solid, but well off H1 2022 peaks. At 52.7 in December Housing commencements surged to 35k peak by March, but then fell back
Slide 5: Unemployment falls to very low level, inflation rises sharply
Unemployment falls to very low level, inflation rises sharply % Employment (YoY, %) Unemployment Rate 15 8.0 Private 12 7.5 9 7.0 Total 6 6.5 3 6.0 0 Public 5.5 -3 5.0 -6 4.5 -9 4.0 Q3 2016 Q3 2017 Q3 2018 Q3 2019 Q3 2020 Q3 2021 Q3 2022 Source: CSO via Refinitiv Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 D
Slide 6: Exports perform very strongly in 2021-22 as FDI surges
Exports perform very strongly in 2021-22 as FDI surges Exports as % of GDP Ireland is a very open economy – exports, driven by Finland large scale FDI, are a huge part of economy UK Exports have risen strongly in recent years, helped Germany by very large FDI inflows France IDA reported record
Slide 7: House completions jump, but commencements fall back
House completions jump, but commencements fall back Completions amounted to 20,500 in 2020 & 2021, 35,000 Irish Housing Activity just 2.6% down on 2019 level despite lockdowns 30,000 Completions then jumped sharply to 30,000 in 2022, 25,000 helped by rebound from COVID lockdowns 20,000 15,000
Slide 8: House price growth and rent inflation moderating
House price growth and rent inflation moderating House prices declined sharply, by 55% over 2007-13. % National House Price Inflation Prices have fully recovered - back above 2007 peak level 2.5 % 18.0 2.0 15.0 Strong rise in CSO house prices in 2021. Marked 12.0 1.5 moderation in price rises du
Slide 9: AIB Model of Estimated Housing Demand
AIB Model of Estimated Housing Demand Rising headship rates added circa Calendar Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 8,000 per year to housing demand in 2002-2011 period Household 26,000 29,000 28,000 25,000 24,500 Shortage of housing, high rents, Formation tighter lending rules saw average of which h
Slide 10: Private sector deleverages, Gov. debt ratios fall to low levels
Private sector deleverages, Gov. debt ratios fall to low levels Irish Household Debt Ratio % (% of Disposible Income) % Irish Private Sector Credit (Inc Securitisations) as % GNI* 215 350 200 300 185 250 170 200 155 150 140 125 100 110 50 95 0 Q2 2002 Q2 2006 Q2 2010 Q2 2014 Q2 2018 Q2 2022 2003 200
Slide 11: Strong growth sees public finances return to surplus
Strong growth sees public finances return to surplus General Gov. budget deficits of €18bn in 2020 and 6 General Government Balance (% GNI*) €7bn in 2021 as COVID-19 hit public finances hard 4 Tax revenues rise very strongly in 2022; up 21.5% 2 after a 20% rise in 2021 0 Corporation tax up by
Slide 12: Headwinds and capacity constraints to see growth slow
Headwinds and capacity constraints to see growth slow Mounting headwinds and capacity constraints, but OECD Global GDP Forecasts (Nov 2022) solid growth expected by Irish economy in 2023-24 % Vol 2021 2022 2023 2024 FDI inflows to continue, boosting investment, exports World 5.9 3.1 2.2 2.7 and
Slide 13: AIB Irish Economic Forecasts
AIB Irish Economic Forecasts % change in real terms unless 2020 2021 2022 (f) 2023 (f) 2024 (f) stated GDP 5.9 13.6 11.0 4.0 3.7 GNP 3.4 14.7 7.0 3.5 3.3 Modified Final Domestic Demand -6.1 5.8 8.5 3.0 2.8 Personal Consumption -10.9 4.6 6.0 3.0 3.0 Government Spending 11.6 6.5 0.5 2.3 2.0 Fixed Inve
Slide 14: Residual Brexit Issue Remains over NI Protocol
Residual Brexit Issue Remains over NI Protocol UK has introduced legislation to unilaterally overturn parts of the NI Protocol The reality is that many checks on GB-NI trade are not in operation EU has offered concessions on Protocol. Discussions have not made much progress to date Legislati
Slide 15: Changes to Corporate Tax Regime in 2023
Changes to Corporate Tax Regime in 2023 Importance of FDI: Some 1,600 multinational companies are based in Ireland, accounting for over 300,000 jobs in direct employment Corporation tax receipts of €22.6bn in 2022 or 27% of total tax revenue – well over 80% comes from MNCs Changes to Corporate T
Slide 16: Risks to the Irish economy outlook
Risks to the Irish economy outlook Very open Irish economy vulnerable to weakening global outlook, including FDI inflows, with concerns about downsizing in the tech sector in particular given big presence in Ireland High inflation and rising interest rates will weigh on Irish activity in 2023, a