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Consumer sentiment falls to its lowest level in almost two years

Consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years, according to a new survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Sentiment fell slightly in December, adding to declines seen throughout the year. The falls reflected a mood of unease amongst consumers…

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Consumer sentiment fell to lowest level since February 2015 in October

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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. The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI consumer sentiment index fell to 97.3 in October from 102 in September - its…

Irish consumers positive about economy but cautious about household finances

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Irish consumer sentiment remains steady in April with all indications showing a gradually more positive outlook taking hold. However, while the public is reasonably confident of the country’s economic recovery, there remains a degree of caution around household finances. This may well make consumers more…

Consumer sentiment towards property on the rise, according to new index

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Consumer sentiment towards the housing market has improved steadily, according to a Housing Market Index conducted by AIB and the ESRI. The index is a measure of consumer perceptions in relation to the Irish housing market as well as their house price expectations. The survey…