Economy

Inflation is the top global concern for the sixth month in a row with four in ten choosing it as a worry.

Expectations Index continues its decline as sentiment remains low among the world’s most advanced economies.

In 5 infographics, we look at what Ipsos’ recent global polling reveals about how worried consumers are about rising prices, their country’s economy and if they expect relief anytime soon.

Inflation is the top concern for the fifth consecutive month while some countries see worry about covid-19 rise

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