The national economic assessment average is showing signs of recovery. With positive gains for a second month in a row, 38% of global citizens view their current economic situation as “good”, up one point since last sounding.
Forecasts based on data for 2000-2015. The objective is to provide a brief overview of Russia’s current social and economic situation; single out key political and economic events; study any changes in population strata and consumers’ behavior for 2000-2015 to forecast possible future trends.
The UK’s vote to leave the EU was a shock across the continent and beyond, and this survey shows it’s still something that many are coming to terms with. But there is not wholesale panic – in fact fears of a “domino effect” seem to be receding.
Temer's administration is regarded as bad or very bad for 48% of the population - worsening 5% vis-à-vis the month of June. Other evaluation indicators show significant deterioration.
As Dilma’s trial by the Senate approaches, the disapproval for acting President Michel Temer grows. Dilma’s approval grows for the fourth consecutive month.
Consumer confidence index drops 2 points, putting an end to three months of gradual increase. It is the first drop of the index for Temer’s administration. There is a growing sense of concern about the Brazilian future.
Last month Great Britain voted in a national referendum to leave the European Union. While the true impact of “Brexit” is not yet known, the global economic assessment average is up two points this month, with four in 10 (40%) global citizens rating their national economies as “good”. Except for Great Britain (37%, -11 pts.), most of the European countries are in the positive territory this month, most notably Sweden (74%, +9 pts.), Poland (38%, +7 pts.) and Belgium (33%, +6 pts.).
Affluent interest in summer travel is hitting new highs, reflecting not only an enthusiasm for travel, but also shifting personal priorities and a broader sense of economic comfort.
Temer’s administration is evaluated as bad/very bad by 43% of the population. Currently there are still doubts regarding the efficiency of his Government for these first months.
Michel Temer sees his disapproval gradually increase in classes C, D and E, while his approval grows in classes AB. Economic and social agendas are decisive in this scenario.
Consumer Confidence Index grows 4 points and seems to confirm gradual growing tendency. Classes AB and the Southeast region presented higher growth during the month of June.
After posting gains for three months in a row, the national economic assessment average is down one point this month, with 38% of global citizens rating their national economic situation as “good”.
Is Brexit just the tip of the iceberg, a foretelling of the potential for significant social and political upheaval in the short and medium-term? Our latest Public Perspectives report examines this possibility, with recent Ipsos data showing a majority of citizens in almost all countries believing that their current government/leadership should be replaced.
