Ipsos Press Release- Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index
The findings from the recent Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index study reveal:
- Consumer confidence takes a dive as global uncertainty bites
- Worry about inflation climbs with conflict intensity
- Uncertainty weighs on spending and investment confidence
Arun Menon, Managing Director, Ipsos Malaysia mentions:
"The US-Iran war has imposed noticeable economic pressure globally and in Malaysia in the short period since its onset. Despite significant fiscal strain, the Malaysian government has provided critical insulation by maintaining fuel subsidies, positioning the country as one of the region's most resilient economies.
However, public caution is unmistakable. Consumer confidence has declined sharply, and concern over inflation is rising. Malaysians will translate this wariness into tangible behavioural change—reduced spending and delayed high-value purchases. With continued uncertainty surrounding any ceasefire and ongoing disruptions to trade routes, inflationary pressures are likely to persist in the near term.
For businesses, this means navigating a deliberate balancing act: responding to increasingly cautious, price-sensitive consumers while simultaneously absorbing or managing rising input costs across logistics and supply chains."
