Economy

52% say U.S. will have a positive influence globally – up 2% from 2018, down 13% from 2015. 53% say China will have a positive influence in the world – unchanged from 2015. People divided over whether they should follow the U.S.’s or China’s economic & political model.

Nearly three in five people say they can’t afford to buy a house where they live.

Significant drops are seen in India, Spain, Germany, the U.S., Sweden, Italy and Mexico; meanwhile, optimism gains in Argentina, Saudi Arabia, France, Turkey and China.

Eleven out of 24 countries see a significant increase in confidence over the last three months.

China records the highest index score since tracking began with a 79.1 score in the Investment Index.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries remains unchanged this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

September sees a 0.1 point rise from June to 50.5.

After an uptick last month, the average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is down two points this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

August sees a 0.2-point decrease to 50.5 in the Global Consumer Confidence Index.