Economy

Still Tops Global Consumer Confidence Index: LSEG-Ipsos PCSI;

Global consumer confidence shows uptick for second consecutive month;

Sentiment in Europe rises significantly

Sharp Upswing in Sentiment on Economy and Jobs

Rising optimism in the world’s fourth-largest economy reflects growing domestic demand, expanding employment, and a positive outlook for 2026, according to the LSEG–Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index.

The Ipsos Predictions Survey 2026 finds 71%, on average across 30 countries, think things will look up next year but people are split on whether the worldwide economy will be stronger (49%) or not (51%).

New tax regime spurs consumer spending and savings

India ranks 3rd on national index score across 30 markets

Consumers feeling the pinch already with financial stress

India tops 29 markets on national index score

These findings are based on data from a monthly 29-country survey conducted by Ipsos on its Global Advisor online survey platform and, in India, on its IndiaBus platform. They are first reported each month by LSEG as the Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI).

Consumer sentiment significantly drops for the economy and jobs