Will the cost of living crisis ease next year? The global public thinks not

Nov 29, 2022

The rising cost of living is a serious cause for concern for millions of people around the world. Image: Unsplash/Viki Mohamad

Charlotte Edmond

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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With significant cost of living increases throughout 2022, many people don’t hold out much hope for an improvement in finances next year. Image: Ipsos

The public mostly blames the state of the global economy for the cost of living increases. Image: Ipsos

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Utilities, shopping and transport costs are expected to rise. Image: Ipsos

A graphic depicting consumer opinions on the driving forces behind the rising cost of living.

Multiple factors feed into the growing cost of living. Image: Ipsos

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