June 20, 2022Consumer attitudes and spending are shifting across the globe, and it's top of mind amid record inflation. It can be hard for companies to stay on top of these changes, but McKinsey has kept its finger on the pulse by conducting regular surveys on consumer sentiment and shopping behavior. Over time, we’ve painted a picture of which behaviors are fleeting and which appear to be stickier. Explore our most recent global surveys to dive into the findings—and what they mean for retailers and consumer companies. United States How US consumers are feeling, shopping, and spending—and what it means for companies Taking the pulse of the US consumer Europe How inflation and the conflict in Ukraine are impacting European consumers European consumer sentiment survey: How current events are shaping German consumer behavior European consumer sentiment survey: How current events are shaping UK consumer behavior European consumer sentiment survey: How current events are shaping Italian consumer behavior Asia-Pacific Catering to Asian consumers Survey: Australian consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis Survey: Indian consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis Survey: Indonesian consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis Survey: Japanese consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis Survey: Korean consumer sentiment during the coronavirus crisis Africa Stretched South African consumers put health and sustainability on the shopping list