Q2 2015 Consumer Confidence Report
Global consumer confidence declined one index point in the second quarter to a score of 96. This near-baseline score reflects an overall stable outlook, but uneven performance at the country level increased within regions.
Q1 2015 Consumer Confidence Report
Global consumer confidence started 2015 with an index score of 97—an increase of one point from fourth-quarter 2014 and from a year-ago.
Q4 2014 Consumer Confidence Report
Global consumer confidence ended 2014 with an index score of 96—a decline of two index points from the previous quarter, which comes after several quarters of positive momentum.
Consumer Confidence: Concerns and Spending Intentions Around the World
Global consumer confidence edged up one index point in the third quarter to a score of 98—up from 97 in the previous quarter and up two points from the start of the year.
Middle East/Africa Respondents Remain Prudent in an Uncertain Economy
Consumer confidence in the Middle East/Africa region reported a slight decline in the second quarter, as its index score dropped one point from the previous quarter to a level of 93. Quarter-on-quarter discretionary spending intentions held steady in the region, with marginal improvements for...
Doing Well By Doing Good
Do consumers really care about conscious capitalism when it comes to buying decisions? For a growing number of consumers around the world, the answer is yes.
Consumer Confidence: Concerns and Spending Intentions Around the World
Around the globe, more consumers say they’re feeling confident. In the first quarter of 2014, global consumer confidence returned to a pre-recession level with an index score of 96—the highest score since first-quarter 2007.
Secure Tomorrow's Car Buyers Today
There’s nothing quite like the freedom of owning your own car. Having the ability to get from point A to point B without having to rely on anyone or public transportation creates feelings of both independence and pride. People are passionate about car ownership—whether new or used—and...
A Segmented Look at Consumer Banking Preferences
Modern marketers know that the best way to engage with consumers is through tailored and personal messaging strategies rather than broad-based one-size-fits-all approaches. To do so, marketers should make a concerted effort to identify customers before trying to reach them. In the banking realm,...
The Evolution of Modern Banking
Times are changing, and today’s digital world is having widespread effects on an array of consumer behaviors, including how we handle our finances. Electronics and mobility are key trends for financial institutions to keep track of, but consumers aren’t ready to sever all ties with their local...