Ireland: Budget measures push up consumer confidence in October
Latest reading: Consumer confidence improved to 74.1 in October, up from September’s 71.9. October’s result marked a three-month high—likely reflecting lower inflation and support measures included in the recently announced 2025 budget—while still remaining below the long-term survey average of 84.3.
All subcomponents of the sentiment index improved, with consumers becoming more upbeat about the current and future state of the economy and their personal finances, as well as regarding future employment prospects and their willingness to make major purchases.