Inflation


What worries the world - August 2023

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.

Romanian consumers’ coping strategies with price increases

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.

What Worries the World – June 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 15 months.