Around the world, business leaders are growing increasingly nervous about 2019 growth prospects. Are consumers following suit? Ultimately, the answer will come down to job availability, income growth incomes, and the purchasing power of their hard-earned money.

Chief Economist Bart van Ark leads a team of experts on a world tour of consumer confidence—and comes away largely reassured. 

Indications 2.6

• Window on the Global Consumer (webcast)
• Global Consumer Confidence Index (preview)