In the US, stocks fell and bonds rose as Wall Street geared up for key economic data this week. DublinThe Irish index of shares gained almost 1 per cent on Monday, lifted by gains in banking and food stocks. AIB rose 2.3 per cent to €9.02, bouncing back from a Europe-wide decline in banking stocks late last week. Bank of Ireland rose 1.91 per cent, finishing the day at €16.02, while PTSB climbed 1.9 per cent. Food group Kerry Group added 1 per cent to its share price, while insulation specialist Kingspan rose 0.6 per cent.

Source: The Irish Times December 15, 2025 18:31 UTC