Consumers

In five infographics, we break down how inflation, the invasion of Ukraine, layoffs, and the pandemic, have people around the world feeling anxious going into the end-of-year shopping season.

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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.

Inflation is not a new term in Turkey. Looking at the history of inflation; the annual rate for the last 50 years is around 40%.

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.

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