Financial Security

woman looking into empty wallet
Consumer Behavior Survey

4 charts that explain the zero-sum human economy

People care more about things that obviously impact their personal finances day-to-day like gas prices and interest rates, and less about things that economists watch a lot, like GDP and employment rates, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.
Painless payments aren’t without downsides
Financial Security Publication

Painless payments aren’t without downsides

Paying hurts, both literally and figuratively. But as technology makes the process of payments and lending smoother for consumers, there are potential downsides for both shoppers and brands.
Money (That’s what we’ll want.)
Financial Security Publication

Money (That’s what we’ll want.)

Would you ever use a virtual currency? A few months ago, you might have said no. You might have thought that was far off into the future. And you might well not have realized that your kids have been doing it for years.
Are we ready for a cashless future? New Ipsos study shows we’re accelerating in that direction.
Financial Security Survey

Are we ready for a cashless future? New Ipsos study shows we’re accelerating in that direction.

The coronavirus pandemic has reduced our dependence on cash. At the same time, our youngest generations already have become experts at using virtual currencies through gaming and virtual experiences.
At a global level, consumer sentiment keeps rebounding slowly
Economic Pulse Survey

At a global level, consumer sentiment keeps rebounding slowly

Expectations are up significantly in nearly half of the 24 countries surveyed
Economy
Consumer Behavior Survey

Consumer confidence rallies to a six-week high

Sentiment about current conditions and investment improves, but Americans anticipate more job losses
Consumer Confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumer sentiment stagnating at “pandemic average” level

Concern about job security becoming more prevalent
Consumer confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumers increasingly oppose reopening the economy until the virus is fully contained

Consumer confidence shows a slight dip vs. last week
Consumer confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumer sentiment at a standstill

Belief in a quick rebound, once coronavirus restrictions are lifted, falls sharply in the South
Consumer Confidence
Consumer Behavior Survey

U.S. consumers’ mood is volatile

Regional trends highlight national divisions
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