Credit Suisse's Kersley Discusses Emerging Consumer Survey

The video discusses how COVID-19 accelerated structural trends, focusing on consumer health and financial outlooks in emerging markets like India and China. It highlights the rise in savings and inflation risks, the boom in online activities, and the shift towards healthier lifestyles. The video also examines the market perspective on emerging assets and economic forecasts.

How did the pandemic affect structural trends according to the survey?

• It accelerated pre-existing trends.

• It had no impact on them.

• It slowed them down significantly.

• It reversed the trends completely.

Which countries showed the greatest optimism in consumer finance improvement?

• Thailand and Indonesia

• India and China

• Russia and South Africa

• Brazil and Argentina

What is a major risk to consumer spending despite high savings?

• Increasing employment rates

• Decreasing energy prices

• Rising inflation

• Stable food prices

What sector saw a significant boom in online activities during the pandemic?

• Automobile

• Construction

• E-grocery and online education

• Manufacturing

What percentage of consumers plan to continue using online grocery services?

• 90%

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

What trend is being embraced by the younger demographic according to the survey?

• Preference for offline shopping

• Healthier lifestyles

• Reduced savings

• Increased spending on luxury goods

What factor is causing emerging markets to lose momentum?

• Decreasing consumer optimism

• Weakening of the dollar

• Strength of the dollar

• Rapid vaccine rollouts