# Consumer Sentiment Index

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Consumers 'gradually recovering from the extreme difficulties'

How are you feeling about spending more money?

6.6k

Feb 4th 2014, 12:11 PM

# Budget 2013

Budget 2013: As speculation mounts, retailers say their business is suffering

Consumer confidence has plummeted as we worry about the forthcoming budget and retailers say they’re feeling the pinch but will the government do anything to stop the leaks and speculation?

5.9k

Nov 10th 2012, 7:45 AM

# Consumers

Consumer sentiment stabilises after sharp decline in September

The KBC Ireland/ESRI index showed a small amount of growth though consumers still have a gloomy outlook of their household finances and unemployment.

2.5k

Oct 31st 2012, 2:16 PM

# Good News

Retail sales and consumer sentiment up in July, August

KBC Bank Ireland said Katie’s Taylor’s big win may have increased shopper positivity…

3.1k

Aug 28th 2012, 2:09 PM

# Spending

Retail organisation urges against negative budget speculation

While consumer confidence is on the increase, Retail Excellence Ireland warns that spending continues to fall.

3.1k

Aug 10th 2012, 6:45 AM

# Consumers

Consumer sentiment in July strongest in two years

KBC Bank Ireland said influences such as the EU summit on Ireland’s bank debt, the ECB rate cut and the latest Troika review likely impacted on sentiment.

1.7k

Aug 9th 2012, 4:07 PM

# Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence up in June

However consumers unlikely to step up their spending, as just 12 per cent believe their financial situation will improve in the coming year.

2.0k

Jul 4th 2012, 12:01 PM

# Consumer Sentiment

Positive consumer sentiment surged in May - ESRI

Consumers are more confident about the labour market, but less so about their own futures, new research shows.

161

Jun 8th 2011, 12:13 PM