Economy

Global Consumer Confidence Index enhancements include broader coverage and more immediacy.

Despite some softening, support for Ukraine is still strong across western countries.

Inflation remains a top concern for the tenth month in a row, however, remains steady and unchanged from last month.

Trends suggest elections have a dampening effect on anti-establishment feeling.

A new 36-country survey for the World Economic Forum finds a growing number of people think unemployment will rise next year

Germany finishes in first place again, while Japan overtakes Canada for second place — its best performance since 2018, when it also ranked second. Japan sees strong reputational rankings on the Exports, Tourism, and Culture indices. The United Kingdom’s ranking drops again in 2022, moving from fifth to sixth. Russia’s ranking falls to the bottom three nations.

Inflation is the top global concern for the sixth month in a row with four in ten choosing it as a worry.

Expectations Index continues its decline as sentiment remains low among the world’s most advanced economies.

In 5 infographics, we look at what Ipsos’ recent global polling reveals about how worried consumers are about rising prices, their country’s economy and if they expect relief anytime soon.