Irish Consumer Confidence Climbs to 3-Month High

Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 62.5 in June 2025, marking a three-month high as concerns over the global trade war eased and living costs edged lower. Despite the improvement, sentiment remained significantly below levels recorded in June last year, indicating continued household unease about the economic outlook. Economist Austin Hughes noted that Irish consumers have largely adjusted to persistent uncertainty and geopolitical risks, which have become a near-permanent backdrop to the economy. “The threat of a trade war or even heightened military tensions are no longer seen as drastic shifts, but part of the ongoing environment,” he said.