Only one element of the survey – consumers’ outlook on jobs – saw an uptick in March
Austin Hughes
Optimism diminished in February but sentiment was still the second most positive since Ukraine invasion
Biggest concern for the year ahead appears to centre on whether ECB has gone too far with rate rises
There was a palpable slump in mood following Ireland’s exit from the world cup at the weekend
Budget 2024: McGrath’s creation of two new long-term investment funds places significant obstacle in way of future finance ministers who might be tempted to splurge for political reasons
Latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index falls for first time in five months amid talk of another interest rate hike
Credit Union index points to ‘restrained rather than runaway spending’ in months ahead, as cautious mood lingers
Only one in five people think worst of cost-of-living crisis has passed
Credit union consumer sentiment points to optimistic consumers but long way off average over three decades
Most households are feeling the cost-of-living pinch, a credit union survey suggests
Latest Credit Union index suggests that cost-of-living pressures remain significant but are not quite as bad as feared
Latest Credit Union sponsored survey indicates consumers were buoyed by lower fuel prices and the roll-out of Government supports
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