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Consumer sentiment improves to nine-month high

Consumer sentiment improved to a nine-month high in January but the index remained far below its long-term average, a survey showed today.
Business • 5 hrs

Subdued consumer sentiment little changed at end of 2025

Consumer sentiment finished 2025 on a subdued note as concerns over living costs continued to dampen confidence, despite the economy's strong growth, a survey has found today.
Business • 09 Jan

Consumer sentiment drops to near two-year low in July

Consumer sentiment fell to a near two-year low in July as concerns about the cost of living and tariffs on European Union exports to the US weighed, a survey showed today.
Business • 25 Jul 25

US policy shifts weighed on Irish consumer confidence

Cost-of-living concerns and US policy shifts weighed on Irish consumer confidence in February, according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey.
Business • 27 Feb 25

Strong increase in June consumer sentiment survey

The consumer mood improved this month, according to the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey, on the back of lower fuel costs and an ECB rate cut.
Business • 28 Jun 24

Consumers plan 'a more positive but prudent Christmas'

Planning to cut back on Christmas spending is now a seasonal norm, according to analysis of the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment survey for November.
Business • 20 Nov 23

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