Austin Hughes

Irish Consumer Sentiment Rises Modestly In October, Post-Budget

Irish consumer sentiment rose modestly in October, according to the latest Consumer Sentiment Survey compiled with Core Research.

Irish Consumer Sentiment Unchanged In September As Budget Looms

Irish consumer sentiment remained largely unchanged in September, signalling a ‘watch, wait and worry’ mindset ahead of Budget 25.

Irish Consumer Sentiment Rises In July For Second Consecutive Month

Irish consumer sentiment reached its best level in two and a half years in July, though no dramatic change indicated a general optimism.

Irish Consumer Sentiment Falls For Fourth Month In A Row

Irish consumer sentiment has fallen for the fourth month in a row as continued pressure on the cost of living weighed on consumer thinking.

Austin Hughes Talks About His Role As An Economist

This month, Donna Ahern talks to Austin Hughes, economist, formerly with KBC, the Central Bank, Bord Fáilte and the Department of Finance.

Irish Consumer Sentiment Slips For First Time In Five Months In August

Irish consumer sentiment weakened for the first time in 5 months in August, research shows.

Irish Consumers Sentiment Improved 'Fractionally' In July

Irish Consumer Sentiment improved fractionally in July as holidays and summer sales likely encouraged a pick-up in spending plans, research shows.

Irish Consumer Sentiment Improves To Eight Month High

Irish consumer sentiment improved slightly to hit its strongest level in eight months in February, a survey showed on Friday, as mild weather, lower...

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Irish Consumer Sentiment Recovers In January, Says KBC Bank