Indonesian consumers have proven themselves to be optimists. Throughout the economic turbulence that started in 2008, Indonesians remained confident and positive about the country’s economic outlook according to Nielsen’s Consumer Confidence Index.

The fragile worldwide economic recovery is evident by the drop of three Consumer Confidence Index points in quarter three to 90. Canada is fairing better with a level of 101, which held fairly steady from Q2.

Nielsen’s regional experts share insights on confidence, media trends, and what next for the increasingly diverse, demanding, and connected global consumer.