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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
IrelandIreland Current Account climbed to 17.4B in January 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Ireland Current Account climbed to 17.4B in January 2026, released June 2026, up 4.6B from December's 12.8B reading. The print exceeded the 10.9B consensus by 6.5B. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 15.34B. Current Account is now the highest in 6 months.
Latest Release
17.4
Actual
10.9
Consensus
12.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±7.2 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 10.9
Actual: 17.4
Error: -6.5
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Current Account (Ireland) was reported at 17.40 billion in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 10.90 billion by 6.50 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 12.80 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 14.70 billion, up from the prior three at 10.63 billion. In June readings over the past 3 years, Current Account has averaged 15.53 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 7.20 billion.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Current Account — Ireland
DEFINITION
The Current Account is a financial indicator that measures a country's trade balance, including the value of goods and services exported and imported, as well as income received and payments made to other countries. It provides insight into a nation's economic health and its ability to pay for imports and service its debt. A positive current account balance indicates a surplus, while a negative balance indicates a deficit. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and economists as it can impact a country's currency value and overall economic stability.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 17.4 B, consensus 10.9 B. Prior reading (Oct 2025): 12.8 B. Before that (Jul 2025): 13.9 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.