Economy

Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.

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

All three sub-indices are stable as sentiment remains muted among the world’s most advanced economies

Sentiment continues its downward spiral among many of the world’s most advanced economies

Inflation remains the biggest issue concerning New Zealanders, with concerns about crime at their highest levels.

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.

Concern about inflation continues to rise, now worrying almost four in ten people globally.

Expectations and investment sentiment continues to decline