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The appeal of investing in businesses from countries around the world has intensified over the past few years, with the top business hubs being North America and Europe. However, disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may slow down the recent economic momentum.

This month’s edition of Ipsos Update brings you a round-up of the latest research and analysis from Ipsos teams around the world.

The world is now split on whether coronavirus or unemployment is the most worrying issue facing their country today.

Majority don’t think violent protests are appropriate response to killing of unarmed man.

New global study shows increasing support for the principle of people seeking refuge from war or persecution but concerns about Coronavirus mean that half of those surveyed want their country to be less open to welcoming refugees.

A majority in 13 countries say racism, other forms of intolerance is present in their country.

More people globally believe COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days over other theories.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to be the world’s greatest worry, but it is giving way to greater concern about unemployment in some countries.

A majority of people aged over 44 don’t see an employment rebound as lockdowns are lifted.