Holding above water – economic sentiment remains hovering at neutral as Canadians balance financial resilience with a measured outlook. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canada’s economic mood remained broadly stable in early October. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index changed to 51.34 from 50.38 four weeks earlier, remaining at the neutral threshold. Views on personal finances and job security were comparatively stronger, while expectations relating to the economy and real estate were more mixed. Overall, the results point to modestly positive consumer sentiment, with confidence improving from recent levels but remaining below longer-term averages.

– Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (cell- and land-lines) telephone random survey of 1,034 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending October 9, 2026. The margin of error for a random survey of 1,034 Canadians is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The research was commissioned by the Bloomberg and was conducted by Nanos Research.

To view the full report, click here.

Full data tables with weighted and unweighted number of interviews is here.