Economy

Expectations and investment sentiment are down in many countries

A new 11-country Ipsos survey with the World Economic Forum reveals high levels of public economic pessimism in the face of a cost of living crisis.

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.

84%, on average, across 30 countries want their country to move towards more climate-friendly energy sources.

What did we learn about public attitudes and behaviours? What did our research tell us about the events of the year? And how did our outlook shift?

This month we feature new research on women in advertising, wellbeing in India, alongside updates on world opinion on globalisation, economic recovery, exercise and sports, and more.

Global survey finds onus to lead recovery is on governments and big business

What are people around the world most worried about as we head into the second year of the pandemic? While some regions and countries are lifting restrictions, others are once again implementing them. How can governments and organizations concerned about the greater good of society be sure they understand how issues are evolving and what it means for their citizens, voters, stakeholders and others?

Consumer sentiment remains significantly lower than a year ago in most countries