Consumer confidence levels hit two-year high

A new survey says Irish consumers are increasingly focusing on what a post-pandemic world will look like. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Irish consumers are feeling more confident about their household finances, their job prospects and the broader economy than at any time in the past two years, a survey shows.

KBC Bank Ireland’s monthly consumer confidence study shows optimism levels returned to pre-pandemic levels in May to reach their strongest level since June 2019.