Consumer sentiment falls to 6 year low on Brexit fears Consumer sentiment here fell to a six-year low last month, the third month in a row in which it has fallen. Business • 07 Oct 19
Consumer sentiment falls to 6 year low on Brexit fears Consumer sentiment here fell to a six-year low last month, the third month in a row in which it has fallen. Business • 07 Oct 19
Worsening consumer sentiment erases March recovery Consumer sentiment soured in April, weighed down by an uncertain economic outlook and related worries about household incomes, a new survey shows today. Business • 02 May 19
Worsening consumer sentiment erases March recovery Consumer sentiment soured in April, weighed down by an uncertain economic outlook and related worries about household incomes, a new survey shows today. Business • 02 May 19
Consumer sentiment recovers half of February plunge Consumer sentiment stayed subdued in March, through it partly recovered from the dramatic fall it recorded in February as concerns about the impact of Brexit appeared less acute. Business • 04 Apr 19
Consumer sentiment recovers half of February plunge Consumer sentiment stayed subdued in March, through it partly recovered from the dramatic fall it recorded in February as concerns about the impact of Brexit appeared less acute. Business • 04 Apr 19
Homebuyers' 'needs-based' demand remains strong A new survey reveals the continuing strength of housing demand, in spite of an unfavourable buying climate and uncertainty about the impact of Brexit. Business • 28 Mar 19
Homebuyers' 'needs-based' demand remains strong A new survey reveals the continuing strength of housing demand, in spite of an unfavourable buying climate and uncertainty about the impact of Brexit. Business • 28 Mar 19
Consumer sentiment at 21-month low on Brexit worries Consumer sentiment weakened in September to its lowest level in 21 months as worries around Brexit and rising energy and housing costs weighed, according to the results of a new survey. Business • 01 Oct 18
Consumer sentiment at 21-month low on Brexit worries Consumer sentiment weakened in September to its lowest level in 21 months as worries around Brexit and rising energy and housing costs weighed, according to the results of a new survey. Business • 01 Oct 18
Warm weather helps to boost consumer sentiment in July Consumer sentiment rose again in July, according to the latest measure from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 13 Aug 18
Warm weather helps to boost consumer sentiment in July Consumer sentiment rose again in July, according to the latest measure from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 13 Aug 18
Consumer confidence edges higher in May Consumer sentiment edged higher in May as consumers made plans to spend more despite continuing uncertainty about the global economic outlook and prospects for household finances. Business • 05 Jun 18
Consumer confidence edges higher in May Consumer sentiment edged higher in May as consumers made plans to spend more despite continuing uncertainty about the global economic outlook and prospects for household finances. Business • 05 Jun 18
Consumer sentiment falls back from 17-year high Consumer sentiment in February slipped back from a 17-year high on scaled-back spending plans and a more cautious view of the country's economic prospects, a survey showed today. Business • 05 Mar 18
Consumer sentiment falls back from 17-year high Consumer sentiment in February slipped back from a 17-year high on scaled-back spending plans and a more cautious view of the country's economic prospects, a survey showed today. Business • 05 Mar 18
Consumer sentiment slips ahead of cautious Christmas Consumer sentiment slipped last month, extending a modest decline from September's 18-month high that suggested shoppers will be cautiously optimistic this Christmas. Business • 08 Dec 17
Consumer sentiment slips ahead of cautious Christmas Consumer sentiment slipped last month, extending a modest decline from September's 18-month high that suggested shoppers will be cautiously optimistic this Christmas. Business • 08 Dec 17
Consumer sentiment improves modestly in September A modest improvement in consumer sentiment last month due to a brighter outlook for household finances was enough to return the index to its highest level since early last year. Business • 06 Oct 17
Consumer sentiment improves modestly in September A modest improvement in consumer sentiment last month due to a brighter outlook for household finances was enough to return the index to its highest level since early last year. Business • 06 Oct 17
Summer boosts confidence of Irish businesses Irish business sentiment improved over the summer months, according to the latest index from KBC Bank and Chartered Accountants Ireland. Business • 23 Aug 17
Summer boosts confidence of Irish businesses Irish business sentiment improved over the summer months, according to the latest index from KBC Bank and Chartered Accountants Ireland. Business • 23 Aug 17
ECB to move cautiously on any interest rate hikes This day next week the ECB will hold its April meeting and consider where it stands on interest rates and on the multi billion euro stimulus programme aimed at reviving the euro zone economy. Business • 20 Apr 17
ECB to move cautiously on any interest rate hikes This day next week the ECB will hold its April meeting and consider where it stands on interest rates and on the multi billion euro stimulus programme aimed at reviving the euro zone economy. Business • 20 Apr 17
Consumer sentiment falls to 20 month low Consumer sentiment weakened in October on the back of consumers' disappointment that the economic recovery has not delivered more in terms of improving living standards for them. Business • 08 Nov 16
Consumer sentiment falls to 20 month low Consumer sentiment weakened in October on the back of consumers' disappointment that the economic recovery has not delivered more in terms of improving living standards for them. Business • 08 Nov 16
Consumer sentiment recovers from Brexit slump New figures show that Irish consumer sentiment improved in August after July's steep fall as people remain cautiously optimistic on the outlook for the Irish economy and their own household finances. Business • 07 Sep 16
Consumer sentiment recovers from Brexit slump New figures show that Irish consumer sentiment improved in August after July's steep fall as people remain cautiously optimistic on the outlook for the Irish economy and their own household finances. Business • 07 Sep 16
Consumer sentiment falls to 14 month low in May Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a new survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 31 May 16
Consumer sentiment falls to 14 month low in May Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, according to a new survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 31 May 16
Consumer sentiment at highest level since 2001 Consumer sentiment surged to a 15-year high in January, a survey showed today, a boost for government parties pinning their re-election hopes on a strong economic recovery. Business • 08 Feb 16
Consumer sentiment at highest level since 2001 Consumer sentiment surged to a 15-year high in January, a survey showed today, a boost for government parties pinning their re-election hopes on a strong economic recovery. Business • 08 Feb 16
Consumer sentiment hit by global concerns Consumer sentiment inched lower in September compared to August as global concerns and people's household finances continued to hit confidence. Business • 01 Oct 15
Consumer sentiment hit by global concerns Consumer sentiment inched lower in September compared to August as global concerns and people's household finances continued to hit confidence. Business • 01 Oct 15
Consumer sentiment improved in March - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment rose in March according to the latest survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, as people reported a modest improvement in their circumstances. Business • 02 Apr 15
Consumer sentiment improved in March - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment rose in March according to the latest survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, as people reported a modest improvement in their circumstances. Business • 02 Apr 15
Consumer sentiment moves higher in April Consumer sentiment improved in April after a modest correction in March, but consumers remain more cautious about their personal finances than the general economic outlook. Business • 13 May 14
Consumer sentiment moves higher in April Consumer sentiment improved in April after a modest correction in March, but consumers remain more cautious about their personal finances than the general economic outlook. Business • 13 May 14
Consumer sentiment steady in August Consumer sentiment was fairly steady in August, with the slight decrease reflecting weaker buying intentions as the summer sales end and the back to school expenses kick in. Business • 30 Aug 13
Consumer sentiment steady in August Consumer sentiment was fairly steady in August, with the slight decrease reflecting weaker buying intentions as the summer sales end and the back to school expenses kick in. Business • 30 Aug 13
Business sentiment index shows gradual improvement Irish business activity strengthened in the three months from April to June, according to the latest KBC Bank/ Chartered Accountants business sentiment study. Business • 02 Jul 13
Business sentiment index shows gradual improvement Irish business activity strengthened in the three months from April to June, according to the latest KBC Bank/ Chartered Accountants business sentiment study. Business • 02 Jul 13
Consumers already braced for Budget 2013 Irish consumer sentiment did not change between September and October, following September's huge drop. Business • 31 Oct 12
Consumers already braced for Budget 2013 Irish consumer sentiment did not change between September and October, following September's huge drop. Business • 31 Oct 12
Consumer sentiment at two-year high in July Consumer sentiment hit a two-year high in July as people's fears about the economy continue to ease. Business • 10 Aug 12
Consumer sentiment at two-year high in July Consumer sentiment hit a two-year high in July as people's fears about the economy continue to ease. Business • 10 Aug 12
Consumer sentiment rises again in April Consumer sentiment rose for the fourth month in a row in April as consumers continued to be less nervous about the country's economic prospects and their household finances. Business • 08 May 12
Consumer sentiment rises again in April Consumer sentiment rose for the fourth month in a row in April as consumers continued to be less nervous about the country's economic prospects and their household finances. Business • 08 May 12
