Economy

Concern about inflation continues to rise and is the top worry for the fourth month in a row.

But, the pleasure of taking a trip looks to be outweighing the pain of higher prices … for now.

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.

New research by Ipsos shows people around the world are not very likely to make environmentally friendly changes that would have the most impact on cutting carbon emissions. Less than half say they are likely to make changes such as eating fewer dairy products (41%), eating less meat (44%), changing their household heating system to a low carbon system (44%), despite these being some of the most effective ways in cutting carbon emissions.

Sentiment in Europe and China drops significantly

Survey finds unity in concern for Ukrainians, willingness to take in refugees, and wariness of getting involved militarily, but diverging views on sanctions and military support

Many more blame price increases on market volatility and geopolitical tensions than on climate change policies: Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum

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.