New figures show that consumer sentiment is at its highest level since October 2007. ESRI shows that the Consumer Sentiment index rose to 67.9 in June, up a figure of 65.3 in May. During the month people's outlook on the economy improved as a modest, but fragile recovery began to take hold. People here remain concerned about the outlook on the jobs front and for their own household finances over the next 12 months. The authors of the report also warn that the improved outlook will not result in an sudden increase in spending over the coming months.