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Consumer confidence continues to erode in wake of Canada-US tensions (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Key indicators such as the future strength of the Canadian economy and perceptions related to the value of real estate continue to track on a negative trajectory in the wake of heightened Canada-US tensions. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,100 respondents in… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continues to erode in wake of Canada-US tensions (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Three in four Canadians want to increase defense spending to at least two per cent (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Close to seven in ten Canadians prefer increasing defense spending to reach the current two per cent NATO ally target (69%) of the GDP, followed by those who want to maintain our current level of spending at 1.4% (13%) and those who prefer to increase spending to a potential new five per cent (nine per… Continue Reading Three in four Canadians want to increase defense spending to at least two per cent (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward negativity on future strength of Canadian economy hits level not seen since the depths of gl...

Canadian consumer confidence continues to decline primarily driven by the forward looking Expectations Sub-indice.  Of note, two of three Canadians believe the economy will get weaker in the next six months hitting a level on this measure not seen since the depths of the global pandemic in 2020. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted… Continue Reading Forward negativity on future strength of Canadian economy hits level not seen since the depths of global pandemic in June 2020 (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations on the Canadian economy continue to slide (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues in negative territory as people grapple with the uncertainty related to tariffs and the economic environment.  Of note, negative views on the future strength of the Canadian economy remain high and there has been a four week decline in perceptions on the increased value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations on the Canadian economy continue to slide (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threa...

Although personal finances and job security continue to be stable, views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate continue to trend negatively. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,024 respondents in Canada. This report is… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations continue to cycle into negative territory in wake of Trump tariff threats (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward looking expectations hits a 98 week low (Bloomberg/ Nanos)

The Expectations Sub-indice which tracks views on the future strength of the Canadian economy and the future value of real estate hit a 98 week low in the Nanos tracking.  The Sub-indice has not been this low since April 2023. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations hits a 98 week low (Bloomberg/ Nanos)

Forward looking expectations slide in wake of Trump steel and aluminum tariff threat (nanos/Bloomber...

After stabilizing for a couple of weeks the forward looking Expectations Sub-indice slid concurrently with US President Donald Trump announcing steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,018 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations slide in wake of Trump steel and aluminum tariff threat (nanos/Bloomberg)

Forward looking consumer expectations remain in negative territory as tariff taunts from Trump conti...

Although the February 1 tariff deadline has passed and is now paused for 30 days, the forward look on the economy as tracked by the Expectations Sub-indice remains in negative territory. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,005 respondents in Canada. This report… Continue Reading Forward looking consumer expectations remain in negative territory as tariff taunts from Trump continue (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians support export tax on oil and tariffs on US imports in response to US tariffs (Bloomberg/N...

Just over four in five Canadians (82%) support or somewhat support Canada putting an export tax on the oil it exports to the US to raise the price for American consumers and industry if President Donald Trump puts tariffs on Canadian goods but exempts oil while over one in ten (14%) oppose or somewhat oppose… Continue Reading Canadians support export tax on oil and tariffs on US imports in response to US tariffs (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence hovering near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence, after realizing a decline in positivity following the election of US President Donald Trump, continues to hover in neutral territory. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,025 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hovering near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)