Public opinion

Consumer confidence and poll on economic outlook show doubts about recovery ahead.

The third edition of our digest brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our teams around the world.

More than half of people in a global poll feel a ‘high threat’ to their job from the pandemic.

More of us now believe someone close to us will be infected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Threat of a recession will result in large fiscal measures from governments, say economists.

Twice as many think women who talk about family are likely to have their career harmed compared to men.

This month’s edition of Ipsos Update features the latest research and thinking from Ipsos around the world, with topics including Coronavirus, perceptions of death, creative advertising and global trends.

Three-quarters around the world say their country’s society is divided – and the majority think their country is now more divided than it was 10 years ago, especially in Europe. Differences in political views are seen as the greatest cause of tension, followed by differences between rich and poor. However, despite these divisions, the majority of people in most countries agree that people across the world have more things in common than things that make them different.

To mark International Women’s Day, and in the wake of the #metoo campaign, a new global study by Ipsos in collaboration with International Women’s Day across 27 countries highlights the level of concern people around the world have about a number of equality issues.