Consumer sentiment rose to a 17 year high in January, as people start to feel the benefits of the economic recovery. Consumer sentiment rose to a 17 year high in January, as people start to feel the benefits of the economic recovery. The latest KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI consumer sentiment index found that the sentiment increased to 110.4 in January, from 103.2 in December. The index highlighted an easing of the strain on household finances as a factor behind the improved confidence. Meanwhile, the number of people taking out a mortgage is back to levels last seen at the peak of the property boom.

Source: Irish Independent February 12, 2018 07:52 UTC