There is a certain degree of economic pessimism in Brazil at the moment. Almost three in four (72%) call the country’s financial status bad or very bad, with “poverty and social inequality” being the biggest concern (42%).
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. Almost immediately, the pandemic rose to the top global concern in Ipsos’ What Worries the World poll.
The present phase of inflation is making consumers the world over – particularly those in mature markets – anxious. Unease is growing as there are signs now that this will be an extended phase of inflation. The response of consumers in economies like India, characterized by persistent inflation, offers a contrast to and interesting insights for other markets.
In Malaysia, the factors for inflation are multi-dimensional. Malaysia has managed to keep inflation at a relatively low level, 4.5 % in September 2022, compared to its regional peers. The subsidies and price controls have kept inflation in check to a large degree.
