Economic Pulse

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Ipsos Global Inflation Monitor, a 33 country survey which tracks consumer perceptions of the cost of living crisis.

The latest Ipsos New Zealand Issues Monitor finds that Inflation / cost of living continues to be the number one issue facing New Zealanders.

In addition, New Zealanders’ ratings of the Government’s performance continues to decline after reaching all time high levels during the first major lockdown. Ratings have dipped below pre-COVID-19 levels and are now similar with levels at the beginning of their first term in.

The latest Ipsos New Zealand Issues Monitor reveals that while New Zealanders remain highly concerned about the economy and housing, the majority continue to regard the Labour Party as the most capable Party for handling these issues.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is remains unchanged this wave with 47% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is down one point this wave with 47% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is down one point this wave with 48% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is up three points this wave with 49% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 26 countries is down one point this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 26 countries remains unchanged this wave with 47% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.