Economy

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 19 months.

The 2023 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index (NBI) will be released later this year, and the pending results show exciting shifts in perceptions since 2022.

People continue to recognise infrastructure’s ‘double dividend’ but see substantial room for improvement.

Each month, Ipsos tracks attitudes of consumers in 29 markets on the current and future state of their local economy, their personal financial situation, the employment climate, and their purchasing and investing confidence.

Sentiment declines significantly in Germany, Spain, and Italy.

Inflation remains the number one concern in What Worries the World for the 18th month in a row.

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 17 months. However, worry about rising prices has declined for three months in a row, having dropped 3pp from June.

Measuring and understanding the size, shape, and impact of illicit trade

Sentiment is significantly down in Great Britain, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands.