Consumer Sentiment Index, April 2019

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May 2, 2019
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An uncertain economic outlook and related worries about the outlook for household incomes caused Irish consumer sentiment to weaken in April. The slide in confidence last month hints at a nervous Irish consumer who may be concerned that the best of the recovery may be behind them. However, job gains and a growing population mean that the Irish economy should still see a solid increase in consumer spending in 2019.