Irish Consumer Confidence Improves in August âšī¸
Ireland's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 61.1 in August 2025, showing modest improvement due to a US-EU trade deal, but with concerns about potential economic growth limitations and household financial pressures.
Mixed economic signals suggest potential moderate market volatility, with trade deal providing some stability but growth projections and consumer sentiment indicating underlying economic challenges.
Ireland Retail Sales Rise 0.8% in July âšī¸
Irish retail sales rose 0.8% month-over-month in July 2025, with growth driven by motor trades, pharmaceuticals, and various retail sectors, while annual retail activity increased 4.2%.
Moderate retail sales growth indicates stable consumer spending with mixed sector performance. Limited direct implications for global portfolio due to localized Irish market data.
Irish Average Weekly Earnings Rise 5.3% in Q2 âšī¸
Ireland's average weekly earnings increased by 5.3% in Q2 2025, with wage growth across all 13 sectors and a stable job market showing 2.3% employment growth.
Moderate wage growth indicates economic stability without significant market disruption. Incremental earnings increase suggests steady but not transformative economic conditions.