This year, we uncover critical shifts in global financial sentiments amid the ongoing 'polycrisis'. With concerns about inflation persisting and disparities in perceived economic well-being, this report is essential for understanding current trends.

Here are the key findings:

• Improved Financial Well-being: 37% across 30 countries report doing well financially, up from 33% at the end of 2024, with notable gains in Australia (+10pp), Great Britain (+6pp).
• Economic Caution: Although some do better financially, 31% anticipate lower disposable income, with declines expected in Europe and North America.
• Inflation Concerns Rise: 68% fear rising inflation, a 6pp increase over last year, with the US and Sweden showing significant concern (14pp and 19pp rise respectively).
• Long-term Inflation Worries: 63% believe inflation won't normalize before 2027, with Japan (87%) expressing particular concern.
• Recession Fears: 42% globally believe their countries are in recession, with notable pessimism in Hungary (80%) and significant increases in Britain, Indonesia, and Canada.