Ireland Consumer Confidence increased to 107.6

Ireland Consumer Confidence was reported at 107.6 in July from 102.1 in the previous period. It was expected at 101.5.

Consumer Confidence in Ireland increased to 107.60 Index Points in July from 102.10 Index Points in June of 2018. Consumer Confidence in Ireland averaged 87.92 Index Points from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 130.90 Index Points in January of 2000 and a record low of 39.60 Index Points in July of 2008.

In Ireland, the Consumer Sentiment Index survey covers a minimum of 1,100 households across all regions of the country. The questionnaire assesses respondents’ perceptions on the general economy in the previous 12 months as well as expectations for next 12 months; perceptions of recent trends in unemployment and inflation; recent trends and likely future evolution in the household’s financial situation as well as savings and major purchases intentions. The Consumer Sentiment Index is calculated as the percentage of favourable replies minus the percentage of unfavourable replies, plus 100. The indicator varies on a scale of 0 to 200; a value of 0 indicates extreme lack of confidence, 100 neutrality and 200 extreme confidence. This page provides the latest reported value for – Ireland Consumer Confidence – plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Ireland Consumer Confidence – actual data, historical chart and calendar of releases – was last updated on August of 2018.

source: tradingeconomics.com