Pessimism is rampant in Italy, accompanied by a greater awareness of the seriousness of the crises. This was highlighted by an Ipsos survey, presented by Acri on the occasion of World Savings Day. The statistical survey, based on a sample of one thousand Italians, investigated the level of trust of the interviewees.
It emerged that pessimists have risen to about 50%, they were 29% just two years ago, while 36% of those questioned say they are optimistic, in 2009 they were 55%. As far as the perception of the crisis is concerned, 86% of the sample consider it serious and 3 out of 4 Italians think it will last at least until 2015. What matters is mainly the pessimism of people in full working activity.
As far as saving is concerned, the proverbial propensity of Italians has grown hand in hand with the crisis even if fewer and fewer families are able to put money aside. The statement "I can't live calmly if I can't put something aside" shared 2 years ago by 26% is now in the minds of 44% of those interviewed, demonstrating how the near future is imagined full of pitfalls and difficulties. Only one out of three Italians has managed to save (25% in the South), and only 13% believe they will be able to save more next year, the lowest figure since 2001, the year in which the survey began.
Instead, the desire for securities is returning, the increase in yields of Bots and Bonds has appeased the demand for liquidity. The renewed love for financial investments would also be determined by the lack of confidence in the instruments to protect savings.
