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The Long Inflation Impact of the Middle East Conflict: The Marketer's Inflation Playbook

The headlines may move on, but inflation won't. Discover why the economic effects of the Middle East conflict could continue reshaping consumer behavior, pricing pressures, and brand growth strategies well into 2027 and beyond.

August 2026: Global consumer confidence declines for first time in four months

Current, Investment and Jobs sub-indices are all down significantly according to the August 2026 Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index.
Generations Survey

More Gen Z say they’ll own a pet than have a child, despite valuing parenthood more

A new 30-country Ipsos study explores what people consider a successful life – and who gets to achieve it.

July 2026: Global consumer confidence increases for third consecutive month

All four sub-indices rise significantly according to the July 2026 Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index.

June 2026: Global consumer confidence shows uptick for second consecutive month

Sentiment in Europe rises significantly according to the June 2026 Global Consumer Confidence Index from Ipsos.

May 2026: Global consumer confidence bounces back after last month’s decline

Expectations and Investment sub-indices both rise according to the May 2026 Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index.

April 2026: Global consumer confidence declines sharply amid ongoing U.S.-Iran War

Twenty countries are down significantly as all four sub-indices fall in the April 2026 Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index.
Politics Ipsos Voices

‘Liberation Day’ One Year Later

The economic sky ultimately didn’t fall further after the U.S. President’s global tariff announcement last April, but the Iran war may change all that, says Melissa Dunne.

February 2026: Global consumer confidence stable for first time since October

All four sub-indices show stability this month according to the February 2026 release of the Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index.