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IrelandIreland Consumer Confidence climbed to 63.2% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Ireland Consumer Confidence climbed to 63.2% in August 2026, up 1.6% from July's 61.6% reading. The reading matched the 61.1% consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 59.73%. Over the past 3 months, Consumer Confidence averaged 62.4%, vs 55.88% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 62nd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
63.2
Actual
61.1
Consensus
61.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.38 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 61.53
Actual: 63.2
Error: -1.68
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.80 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.28 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Consumer Confidence (Ireland) was reported at 63.2% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 61.1% by 2.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of 61.6%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 61.31%, ranging from 56.7% to 65.2% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 62.67%, up from the prior three at 60.43%. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.23%) is lower than the prior year (σ 6.54%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Consumer Confidence has averaged 64.88%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with GBP/USD, positively correlated (Bullish GBP). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.38%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 25, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Consumer Confidence — Ireland
DEFINITION
Index The Consumer Confidence Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among consumers regarding the state of the economy. It is based on surveys and data collected from a representative sample of households, and is used by economists and investors to gauge consumer spending patterns and overall economic health. A higher index value indicates a positive outlook, while a lower value suggests a more negative sentiment. This index is a valuable tool for businesses and policymakers in making informed decisions and predicting future economic trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 63.2 %, consensus 61.1 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 61.6 %. Before that (May 2026): 59.4 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.80) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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