The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved below the neutral 50-point mark, declining from 52.81 four weeks ago to 49.86. The change reflected lower expectations for the economy and housing market, while assessments of personal finances and job security remained relatively stable. Overall confidence is below both its 2026 average and its long-term historical average, indicating a more subdued economic outlook among Canadians heading into the autumn. The last time the BNCCI was below neutral was about five months ago, in April 2026.
– Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist
Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,026 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending September 18, 2026. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,026 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.
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Full data tables with weighted and unweighted number of interviews is here.