Economy

After gaining ground over the past two waves, the national economic assessment average remains unchanged this month, as 41% of global citizens describe the current economic situation in their country as “good”. Most notable change in the country-level ratings comes from Saudi Arabia (78%), who lost its leading position to India (84%). India becomes the top rated country in this assessment category for the first time since February 2016. Brazil (7%) retains the lowest score in this category, losing 5 points since last sounding.

This is the September 2016 edition of Ipsos Update, a selection of research and thinking from Ipsos teams around the world.

Although Singaporeans rated Safety (80%), Standard of Education (69%) and the Economy (68%) in Singapore as Good/Excellent, 42% of Singaporeans will still choose to Migrate outside of Singapore if given the chance.

The India Primary Consumer Sentiment (“Consumer Confidence”) Index (“PCSI”) as measured by the Thomson Reuters/Ipsos PCSI for September,2016 is up 0.1 percentage points over last month.

The Russia Primary Consumer Sentiment (“Consumer Confidence”) Index (“PCSI”) as measured by the Thomson Reuters/Ipsos PCSI for September,2016 is down 0.8 percentage points over last month.

The Turkey Primary Consumer Sentiment (“Consumer Confidence”) Index (“PCSI”) as measured by the Thomson Reuters/Ipsos PCSI for September,2016 is up 2.9 percentage points over last month.

The Italy Primary Consumer Sentiment (“Consumer Confidence”) Index (“PCSI”) as measured by the Thomson Reuters/Ipsos PCSI for September,2016 is down 0.7 percentage points over last month.

The Hungary Primary Consumer Sentiment (“Consumer Confidence”) Index (“PCSI”) as measured by the Thomson Reuters/Ipsos PCSI for September,2016 is up 0.1 percentage points over last month.

Currently, Brazil’s situation is hectic. And, this is not the first time that the country faces a difficult situation like this. Some could say this country is definitely condemned to live like in a rollercoaster. But, this time, it may be different. And it is our bet: the current political, economic and moral crisis can awake a new conscience and trigger a real transition.