Economic Pulse

Swedish consumer confidence falls below 60 for the first time in nearly two years. Saudi Arabia regains a value over 60 for the first time in more than two years.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries remains unchanged this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The country continues in the wrong direction to 95% of Brazilians, and has been at this level since June 2017. For 85% of the population, the mood regarding Brazil's future is of concern or outrage.

The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries remains unchanged this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

After an uptick last month, the average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is down two points this wave with 46% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The country is still heading in the wrong direction to 95% of Brazilians, and has been at this level since June 2017. To 86% of Brazilians, the mood regarding Brazil's future is of concern or outrage.

The country is still heading in the wrong direction to 95% of Brazilians, remaining at this level since June 2017. To 86% of Brazilians, the mood regarding the future of Brazil is of concern or outrage. With national pride being at a low, the anti-establishment feeling is increasingly ingrained in the Brazilian society: perfect storm for populist speeches and charismatic leaders.

After holding steady for three consecutive months, the average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 28 countries is up one point this wave with 48% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.

The country is still heading in the wrong direction to 95% of Brazilians, being at this very high level of ‘wrong direction’ since July 2017. To 85% of Brazilians the mood regarding the future of Brazil is of concern or outrage. With pride at a low, the anti-establishment feeling is more and more ingrained in the Brazilian society: a perfect ‘storm’ for populist speeches and charismatic leaders.