Economy

No significant change in sentiment since last month in most of survey’s 24 countries; global index on par with pre-pandemic level.

Sentiment in most countries is unchanged from last month despite Omicron.

What did we learn about public attitudes and behaviours? What did our research tell us about the events of the year? And how did our outlook shift?

No significant shift in sentiment seen in most countries surveyed.

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.

Consumer sentiment remains significantly lower than a year ago in most countries

The Ipsos Issues Monitor is Australia’s longest running ongoing survey of community concerns. We’ve checked-in with Australians’ worries each and every month more than a decade.

China records the highest index score since tracking began with a 79.1 score in the Investment Index.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries remains unchanged this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.