Economy

Welcome to the eighth edition of the Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor, a 30-country survey which tracks how people around the world feel about their finances during the “Uneasy Decade”.

Consumer confidence across Asia-Pacific held firm in October.

Rising optimism defies persistent domestic concerns

Although worry about "military conflict between nations" remains high, worry about "financial/political corruption" is now back as the top worry among Thais.

Military conflict between nations emerges as a rapidly escalating concern among Thais.

Income decline, job insecurity drive consumer caution, while "Cakeism" mindset persists

Sentiment is up significantly in both the Asia-Pacific and Europe according to the Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index for June 2025.

Conducted monthly in 30 countries among around 20,000 adults for over a decade, the Ipsos What Worries the World study offers an exceptional snapshot of world opinion on pressing global issues.

In a new 29-country study we look at what the world thinks about President Trump’s economic policies and tariffs.