Economy

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’.

Significant drops are seen in India, Spain, Germany, the U.S., Sweden, Italy and Mexico; meanwhile, optimism gains in Argentina, Saudi Arabia, France, Turkey and China.

The second edition of Indonesia Flair presents a dynamic and thriving nation that is growing in international importance.

Most major stock markets are rallying this year despite trade tensions and other headwinds.

Eleven out of 24 countries see a significant increase in confidence over the last three months.

Strongest Gains in Optimism Observed in Turkey, China, Argentina, Hungary, and Poland; Japan Is the Sole Market Showing a Significant Drop.