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Think You Know ASEAN? Think Again!
While ASEAN has been enjoying economic recognition in recent years, many businesses approach the region as a single entity and surprisingly, little is known about the many cities and regions that make up the archipelago.
Q2 2016 Consumer Confidence Report
Global consumer confidence remained stable in the first quarter and below the optimism baseline score of 100, edging up one index point to 98. The score reflected mixed confidence levels reported in every region.
Q4 2015 Consumer Confidence Report
Global consumer confidence ended 2015 on a subdued note as the index declined two points from the third quarter to 97—the same score as the start of the year. Europe was the only region to show consistent confidence improvements throughout the year across all three indicators (job prospects,...
Q3 2015 Consumer Confidence Report
Global consumer confidence increased three index points in the third quarter to 99, the highest level since 2006, and optimistic sentiment for job prospects, personal finances and spending intentions increased in nearly half of all measured markets.
European Confidence Rises in Q2; Other Regions Decline or Stay Flat
Global consumer confidence declined one index point in the second quarter to a score of 96. Regionally, confidence continued to rise in Europe, increasing two points to 79. Confidence held stead in Asia-Pacific, but fell in the three remaining regions.
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.
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,...
Community Wealth and the Future of Consumer Demand in America
Much has been written about the growing wealth and income gap between America’s rich and poor. However, the wealth gap exists not just among individuals, but among entire communities. And we can anticipate where local consumer demand is headed by examining the state of local communities. To...
Are We Saving Enough to Abandon Rocking Chairs for Bucket Lists When We Retire?
The word “retirement” can invoke very different emotions. Those who are on track to achieve their goals likely view it as the light at the end of the tunnel, while for those who are less prepared, it likely appears as unattainable as a carrot on a stick. As people around the world live longer...
Measuring the Gap Between Housing Aspiration and Affordability
Americans tend to have high expectations when it comes to their homes, and those tendencies are creating an interesting dynamic in the U.S. housing market. In short, this “eyes are bigger than the stomach” scenario has created a significant gap between the homes Americans aspire to purchase and...
Location, Location, Location: The U.S. Housing Market’s Recovering But by How Much Will Depend on Where You Live
Walking down a street in the U.S., you’ll see not just a window to a home but one into the community and lives of the residents. From economics to quality of life, housing can tell us much about the state of Americans today. So having a clear sense of where this market is headed is