Economy

No significant change in sentiment since last month in most of survey’s 24 countries; global index on par with pre-pandemic level.

Sentiment in most countries is unchanged from last month despite Omicron.

What did we learn about public attitudes and behaviours? What did our research tell us about the events of the year? And how did our outlook shift?

Following a challenging 2021, people around the world are optimistic that 2022 will be a better year.

No significant shift in sentiment seen in most countries surveyed.

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.

Ipsos in partnership with Canning House look ahead to provide a refreshed outlook of the forces shaping Latin America’s politics, economics, social trends, health, security and environment over the next 5 years and beyond.

The Investment Index sees its first drop in 16 months.

In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right to prioritise the impact on the environment, nearly double the 26% who put greater weight on economic impacts.