More than eight in ten people surveyed across Asia (83%) say inflation has made it harder for them to meet their monthly costs.
Cost of everyday essentials is soaring; rising grocery prices are affecting 95% of people surveyed, followed by utilities (94%), transport fuel (92%), healthcare (91%) and cooking fuel (91%).
As a result, just 25% of those surveyed are highly resilient, down from 32% in 2025. Only 13% feel fully secure about their financial position.
Faced with a short-term budget squeeze, more than half of respondents (55%) are planning no further than a year ahead.
Nearly two-thirds (61%) would not cope beyond six months in the event of a sudden loss of income.
