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AIB — The Irish Economic August 2022
16 slides from AIB's investor presentation, August 2022
Slide 1: The Irish Economic Update: Strong first half to 2022, but inflation rises sharply
The Irish Economic Update: Strong first half to 2022, but inflation rises sharply with signs of slower growth ahead August 2022 Oliver Mangan Chief Economist AIB 1
Slide 2: Economy rebounds very strongly from COVID pandemic
Economy rebounds very strongly from COVID pandemic Consumer Spending % (Volume, 3 QTR Moving Average, YoY% Change) GDP grew by 6.2% in 2020, with GNP up 2.7%, but 15 10 modified final domestic demand fell by 6.1% Domestic economy picked up strongly in 2021, with 5 0 modified final domestic deman
Slide 3: Strong performance in H1 2022, though inflation surging
Strong performance in H1 2022, though inflation surging Indicators show the very strong rebound in activity in 2021 continued in H1 2022 Mfg PMI has remained at strong levels into early summer, though then fell to 51.8 by July Services PMI still high, but off peaks at 55.6 in June and 56.3 in
Slide 4: Clear signs in surveys that growth is starting to slow
Clear signs in surveys that growth is starting to slow 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 Jul-16 Jul-17 Jul-18 Jul-19 Jul-20 Jul-21 Jul-22 -15 Q2 2016 Q2 2017 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2021 Q2 2022
Slide 5: Unemployment falls to very low level, inflation rising sharply
Unemployment falls to very low level, inflation rising sharply % Employment (YoY, %) Unemployment Rate 15 32 Private 12 28 Total Covid-19 Adjusted Rate 9 24 6 20 Public 3 16 0 12 Traditional Rate -3 8 -6 4 -9 0 Q1 2016 Q1 2017 Q1 2018 Q1 2019 Q1 2020 Q1 2021 Q1 2022 Source: CSO via Refinitiv Jun-17
Slide 6: Exports perform impressively throughout the pandemic
Exports perform impressively throughout the pandemic Ireland is a very open economy – exports, driven Exports as % of GDP by large scale FDI, are a huge part of economy Finland Exports have risen strongly in recent years, helped Germany UK by large FDI inflows – though growth overstated France
Slide 7: House building picking up as commencements surge
House building picking up as commencements surge Completions amounted to 20,500 in 2020 & 2021, 40,000 Irish Housing Activity just 2.6% down on 2019 level despite lockdowns 35,000 30,000 Big jump in planning permissions since 2018 25,000 20,000 Commencements fell by over 17% to 21,700 in 2020
Slide 8: Sharp upward trend in house prices starts to moderate
Sharp upward trend in house prices starts to moderate House prices declined sharply, by 55% over 2007-13 % 2.5 National House Price Inflation % 18.0 Prices have now recovered; just 1% below 2007 peak 2.0 15.0 12.0 1.5 CSO data show house prices little changed over 2019-20 1.0 9.0 6.0 Strong
Slide 9: AIB Model of Estimated Housing Demand
AIB Model of Estimated Housing Demand Rising headship rates added circa Calendar Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 8,000 per year to housing demand in 2002-2011 period Household 31,000 22,500 20,500 23,000 24,000 Shortage of housing, high rents, Formation tighter lending rules saw average of which h
Slide 10: Private sector deleverages, Gov. debt ratios resume downtrend
Private sector deleverages, Gov. debt ratios resume downtrend Irish Household Debt Ratio Irish Private Sector Credit (Inc Securitisations) as % GNI* % (% of Disposible Income) % 220 350 200 300 180 250 160 200 140 150 120 100 100 50 80 0 Q4 2003 Q4 2005 Q4 2007 Q4 2009 Q4 2011 Q4 2013 Q4 2015 Q4 201
Slide 11: Public finances head back into surplus
Public finances head back into surplus Budget surpluses recorded in 2018 and 2019 2 General Government Balance (% GDP) General Gov budget deficit of €18.4bn in 2020, or 0 5% of GDP, as Covid-19 hit public finances -2 Strong rebound in tax receipts in 2021 – up 20% -4 & 15% higher than 2019. Co
Slide 12: Good Irish economic growth forecast despite headwinds
Good Irish economic growth forecast despite headwinds Many ingredients in place for further strong growth by OECD Global GDP Forecasts (June 2022) Irish economy, following sharp rebound in 2021 % Vol 2021 2022 2023 Very high Irish vaccination rates against Covid-19, with World 5.8 3.0 2.8 all re
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 13.5 8.0 4.5 4.5 GNP 3.4 11.5 6.0 4.0 4.0 Modified Final Domestic Demand -6.1 5.8 4.7 4.0 4.0 Personal Consumption -10.9 4.6 5.0 4.0 4.0 Government Spending 11.6 6.5 1.0 2.3 2.0 Fixed Inves
Slide 14: Residual Brexit Issue Remains over NI Protocol
Residual Brexit Issue Remains over NI Protocol UK has indicated has introduced legislation to unilaterally overturn parts of the NI Protocol EU has offered concessions on Protocol. Discussions with UK have not made much progress Legislation will take a considerable time to enact and get throug
Slide 15: Changes to Corporate Tax Regime Agreed
Changes to Corporate Tax Regime Agreed Importance of FDI: Some 1,600 multinational companies are based in Ireland, accounting for over 250,000 jobs in direct employment Corporation tax receipts of €15.3bn in 2021 or 22.5% of total tax revenue – over 80% comes from MNCs Changes to Corporate Tax R
Slide 16: Risks to the Irish economy outlook
Risks to the Irish economy outlook Very open Irish economy so vulnerable to global downturn, especially in advanced economies High inflation, weakening global economy, rising interest rates risks to Irish growth Very reliant on energy imports, and could be impacted by disruption to European ga