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Consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

After a positive lift in consumer confidence last week, perceptions remain stable.  The proportion of Canadians who believe the economy will get stronger in the next six months is up seven points in four weeks from 18 to 25 per cent to but still remains net negative.  Although 25 per cent is an improvement,  39… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

US is three and one half times more likely to be seen as a threat to Canadian security compared to C...

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians threats to the security of Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between January 31st and February 4th, 2026 as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for… Continue Reading US is three and one half times more likely to be seen as a threat to Canadian security compared to China (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence trending up. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence in Canada is trending up and has hit a level not seen since November 2024.  Perceptions on the future strength of the economy and job security have been improving after hitting lows. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,018 respondents… Continue Reading Consumer confidence trending up. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Resistance to Chinese Electric Vehicles Down

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on likelihood of purchasing a Chinese manufactured electric car and threats to the security of Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between January 31st and February 4th, 2026 as… Continue Reading Resistance to Chinese Electric Vehicles Down

Confidence up, hits level not seen since August 2025 (Bloomberg/Nanos)

After a prolonged flatline trend, consumer confidence is up for the first time in almost six months.  The Bloomberg Nanos Index is largely up on more positive sentiment related to personal finances and job security compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Confidence up, hits level not seen since August 2025 (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence flatlines in neutral – Positive perceptions on future strength of economy hits 1

Consumer confidence in Canada continues to flatline in neutral.  Of note, the percentage of Canadians who believe the economy will get stronger in the next six months has hit a 10 week low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,055 respondents in… Continue Reading Consumer confidence flatlines in neutral – Positive perceptions on future strength of economy hits 10 week low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer remains tentative. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence remains gripped in neutrality with a score at 50.36 points on the 100 point diffusion index.  People are two and one half times more likely to believe that the Canadian economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD… Continue Reading Canadian consumer remains tentative. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Waiting to exhale: Canadian consumer confidence trapped in neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

For the past six months, consumer confidence has generally been in neutral territory as Canadians wait to see what the next steps in the Canada US trade relationship might bring.  In this context people are neither exuberant or despondent. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Waiting to exhale: Canadian consumer confidence trapped in neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians more likely to give positive rather than negative ratings of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s p

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on Doug Ford’s performance in dealing with the US trade dispute. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,077 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between December 27th and December 29th, 2025, as part of an omnibus survey.… Continue Reading Canadians more likely to give positive rather than negative ratings of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s performance in dealing with the US trade dispute. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Rejection of US-made goods on the rise. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

More than eight in ten Canadians report they are less likely to purchase US-made goods than before tariffs were put in place on Canadian exports to the US to one extent or another. This represents a noticeable increase over the past year. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online… Continue Reading Rejection of US-made goods on the rise. (Bloomberg/Nanos)