Consumer confidence falls again on inflation fears Consumer confidence suffered its second successive sharp monthly drop as concerns about living costs that hurt the macro economic outlook in March spread into a … Business • 21 Apr
Inflation hit to households to average €2,000 this year Consumer sentiment plummeted in March, according to KBC Bank Ireland, in what was the biggest month-on-month drop in confidence since the onset of the pandemic. Business • 24 Mar
Consumer confidence drops, driven by Covid concerns Irish consumer confidence dropped again in December, as concerns around Covid-19 and the cost of living intensified. Business • 22 Dec 21
Consumer confidence slipped in October - BOI Pulse Consumer confidence slipped in October, according to the latest Pulse survey from Bank of Ireland, which found that consumers were more concerned about rising prices. Business • 26 Oct 21
Rise in consumer confidence not repeated elsewhere Irish consumer sentiment improved marginally in August while confidence dipped in the US, UK and euro area. Business • 26 Aug 21
Consumer confidence dips marginally from June's high Irish consumer confidence dipped marginally in July from the two year high recorded in June, according to the latest consumer sentiment index from KBC Bank … Business • 23 Jul 21
Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse falls sharply in January Both consumer and business confidence fell in January after a return to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions with schools and non-essential construction closed again. Business • 25 Jan 21
Brexit hiatus lifts consumer and business confidence Progress towards the achievement of a Brexit resolution has lifted consumer confidence this month, new research has found. Business • 25 Nov 19
Consumer confidence in NI falls amid Brexit uncertainty Consumer confidence in Northern Ireland has fallen amid Brexit uncertainty, a survey has found. Business • 30 Jul 19
Euro zone consumer confidence jumps to 17-year high Euro zone consumer confidence jumped much more than expected in January, a flash estimate from the European Commission showed today. Business • 24 Jan 18
Carpetright warns on profit due to falling confidence Carpetright, seen as a lead indicator on the health of the UK consumer economy, today warned on full-year profits, saying sales in the key post-Christmas … Business • 19 Jan 18
US consumer confidence drifts ever higher in November US consumer confidence remained at a 17-year high in November, with optimism ticking higher for the fifth straight month, according to a monthly survey released … Business • 28 Nov 17
French consumer confidence dips in August French consumer confidence fell in August for the third month in a row, in line with expectations, data from the official INSEE statistics agency showed … Business • 25 Aug 17
Demand for big ticket items weaker - John Lewis John Lewis, Britain's largest department store operator, has seen a drop in demand for big ticket items as consumer confidence wanes. Business • 14 Jul 17
Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse falls for second month Consumer confidence is rising but businesses are becoming increasingly uncertain, according to the latest Economic Pulse from Bank of Ireland. Business • 26 Jun 17
German consumer confidence up for second month in a row German consumers remain in an upbeat mood for a second month in a row, dismissing risks on the horizon in view of a humming economy, … Business • 24 May 17
Consumer confidence, spending was higher in 2016 Consumer confidence and spending continued to improve in 2016, but was affected by the Brexit vote and the US Presidential election, according to the latest … Business • 20 Feb 17
French consumer confidence at nine-year high French consumer confidence for December stood at a nine-year high, the official INSEE statistics agency said. Business • 04 Jan 17
German consumer morale falls slightly The mood among German consumers worsened slightly heading into October but remains at one of the highest levels in more than a decade, a survey … Business • 28 Sep 16
Euro zone consumer confidence edges higher Euro zone consumer confidence rose as expected in September, new figures show. Business • 23 Sep 16
US consumer confidence dips in April US consumer confidence dipped in April, with fewer Americans seeing prospects of a pick-up in economic growth in the coming months, the US Conference Board … Business • 26 Apr 16
Further house prices rises expected - survey Three out of four people expect house prices to rise in the coming year according to a new property consumer sentiment survey. Business • 18 Apr 16
German consumer confidence edges higher - survey Consumer confidence in Germany is improving slightly, continuing to shrug off terror warnings and economic uncertainties regarding the massive influx of refugees, a poll found … Business • 25 Feb 16
UK consumer confidence positive for all of 2015 UK consumer confidence rose in December, capping the best year for British morale since records began more than 40 years ago, according to figures. Business • 22 Dec 15
French consumer confidence rebounds in October French consumer confidence jumped to its highest level since October 2007 in September, above all analysts' expectations. Business • 25 Sep 15
