Economy

Globally, just 39% think their country is heading in the right direction; 61% say things are off on the wrong track. The top worries globally are Poverty/Social inequality, Unemployment, Crime and Violence and Financial/Political corruption.

Global Consumer Confidence Index in December is at the lowest since May 2017.

While consumer sentiment is down in many economies, Americans show increased optimism, especially when it comes to jobs.

People divided over whether they should follow the U.S.’s or China’s economic & political model.

Half of the 24 economies surveyed show a significant three-month decline in their Consumer Confidence Index.

Nearly three in five people say they can’t afford to buy a house where they live.

Optimism lessens significantly in half of the economies surveyed, including the U.S., mainland China, Germany and India.

Ipsos Flair goes to Ivory Coast for the first time and finds a country which is rapidly going digital and a society of class extremes.

The first edition of Flair in South Korea explores a nation that despite its distinct international identity, is relatively little-known and easy to stereotype. Our study of society, markets and people shows Koreans to be both independent and dependent: ‘customized and connected’.