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.
