Economy

Ipsos looks at the data behind the headlines of 2023.

More than 6 in 10 report job losses within their family or social circle due to recent economic conditions. Another 50% believe the cost of goods and services will cost more than they do now next year.

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 20 months.

Sentiment is also up significantly in Poland, yet declines in Israel amid conflict.

Sentiment is down in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 19 months.

Sentiment declines significantly in Germany, Spain, and Italy.

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.

Sentiment down in North America but up in Europe; consumer confidence in Turkey plummets.