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.
IPSOS & RETAILZOOM ANALYSIS: Confronted with price increases, consumers are constantly adjusting their consumption habits and developing coping strategies to efficiently manage their budgets. An analysis combining sales data across international retail chains in Romania, provided by RetailZoom, and a recent consumer survey conducted by Ipsos highlights the specific actions taken by consumers to alleviate the impact of price increases across various categories.
The adjustment to the shopping baskets involves volume decreases for food and household care, followed by personal care products. Purchased quantities decreased with 3% at the beginning of 2023 (Jan-May) compared with the same period of 2022.
Public opinion across 30 countries is widely favorable to protecting transgender people from employment and housing discrimination, but divided on other measures
Generations, corporate purpose, climate change… Ipsos Update explores the latest and greatest research & thinking on key topics from Ipsos teams around the world.
As 2023 opens, we’re entering a new world disorder filled with crises on multiple fronts. The largest Global Trends survey ever, from leading insights firm Ipsos, shows that, globally, 74% agree that their government and public services will do too little to help people in the years ahead.
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.
