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Global travelers feel comfortable visiting Switzerland in the near future
Germany, Canada, and New Zealand are most favorably impacted, while the United States, Brazil, and India are seen unfavorably.
Based on nations’ handling of health crises, most travelers are more comfortable traveling domestically as opposed to internationally over the next five years. -
Looking for an escape: Younger people more likely to say entertainment costs rose since COVID-19
A quarter of people globally say they’re spending more on electronics, books and movies.
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Soaring food prices: People say they're paying more amid COVID - here's why
Almost two-thirds say cost of groceries has increased even as economies face deflationary pressures.
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Switzerland is highly regarded for the appeal of its businesses
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.
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Restarting the economy: Older people most likely to believe jobs lost amid COVID-19 won’t return
A majority of people aged over 44 don’t see an employment rebound as lockdowns are lifted.
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How old is too old to work? Depends where you live and how you view, experience ageism
The average age up until when a person is considered employable across 28 countries is 49.
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Future uncertainty: Why people don’t see a quick economic recovery from coronavirus
Consumer confidence and poll on economic outlook show doubts about recovery ahead.
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Think seniors are most at risk? Women, younger people more likely to self-isolate amid COVID-19
Four in five women across 15 countries say they are in quarantine or self-isolation.
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Job losses stack up: COVID-19 to hit hourly workers, smaller businesses hardest, say experts
More than half of people in a global poll feel a ‘high threat’ to their job from the pandemic.
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Coronavirus outbreak: What do cuts to growth forecasts, interest rates and stock markets plunges mean?
Threat of a recession will result in large fiscal measures from governments, say economists.