Politics

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.

Ipsos in South Africa again delivered a very close forecast on the final local election results. At its latest release of its poll findings (released Monday 1 August), Ipsos suggested that the ANC would garner 54% of the votes, the DA 26% and the EFF 8%.

Among Likely Voters, Clinton now leads Trump by 5 points (40% vs 35%) on the last Ipsos/Reuters Poll.

Clinton now leads Trump by just 4 points among registered voters (40% vs. 36%) on the last Ipsos/Reuters Poll.

Barack Obama’s approval rating ticked up to 51% this week on the last Ipsos/Reuters Poll.

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.

“Contrary to popular opinion, Americans are not all about the Benjamins. Most respondents are unable to answer the role Ben Franklin played as a founding father.”

Barack Obama’s approval rating remains positive at 49% this week on the last Ipsos/Reuters Poll.