Good tidings on economy allow cautious festive cheer

What is the economic growth delivering to people this Christmas? Our annual economic outlook survey finds out

Christmas shopping season is in full swing – but many are still feeling the squeeze Picture: Fergal Phillips

The economy continues to grow at a healthy pace. Full employment is approaching once again. The budget delivered some small tax reliefs. So what have we got to complain about? Every year since 2013, the Coyne Research/Sunday Business Post Christmas economic survey has attempted to shed light on this very question: how are people feeling about their economic circumstances this Christmas?

What are their spending and savings intentions? And what are their expectations ...