Search
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - August 2016
The national economic assessment average us up one point since last sounding, with four in ten (41%) global respondents describing the current economic situation in their country as “good”. The average is up across most regions of the world, with Latin America (29%, +4pts.) leading the pack, followed by North America (56%, +3 pts.), Europe (37%, + 2pts.) and Asia-Pacific (46%, +1 pt.). The only region in the red this month is the Middle East/Africa region (47%, - 2pts.), driven by losses in Saudi Arabia (87%, -2 pts.), Israel (48%, -2 pts.) and Turkey (40%, - 1pt.).
-
The new lubricant trade in ASEAN - A promising new era
Global lubricant markets have seen a dramatic rebound since the global economic recession of 2008–2009. At that time, global demand dipped to its lowest point since the latter half of the 20th century, but has since surpassed its previous high mark set in 2007. One of the key drivers of this rebound can be attributed to Asia, where the developing economies of emerging markets are fueling the rising demand for lubricants.
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - June 2016
After posting gains for three months in a row, the national economic assessment average is down one point this month, with 38% of global citizens rating their national economic situation as “good”.
-
Bringing Cultural Nuances To Life
This book has been initiated to help Ipsos researchers in their international projects. At the analysis stage, it provides cultural insights which can enlighten the results. But also from a technical perspective, when preparing a qualitative study design, it aids in the consideration of local constraints (such as scheduling, sample composition, geographical coverage).
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - April 2016
The national economic assessment average is showing signs of recovery. With positive gains for a second month in a row, 38% of global citizens view their current economic situation as “good”, up one point since last sounding.
-
How Concerned Are You About the Zika Virus?
In light of the most recent news regarding the spread of the Zika virus, Ipsos conducted a poll to gauge the level of concern about the virus among citizens of 27 countries around the world.
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - February 2016
As a result of unstable markets around the world, and continuing decline of China and the Eurozone, the global national economic average (36%) is down 4 points to its lowest assessment score since September 2013. All of the regions experienced decline this month except for the Middle East/Africa (46%), where there was no change in the average.
-
Global Warming Issue Unites World Opinion
82% view climate change as major threat. On the heels of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Paris, Ipsos polled citizens around the world to gauge their opinion on the climate change and global warming issues.
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - November 2015
Stability or stagnation? As we enter the final stretch of the year, all three economic assessment categories remain static—demonstrating no change over the last month in the global national (39%), local (24%) or future local (30%) economy assessments.
-
The Economic Pulse of the World - July 2015
For the second month in a row, the national economic assessment average is up one point, as four in ten (42%) global citizens assess the current economic situation in their country as “good”.