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Canada’s economic confidence has remained broadly stable. The Bloomberg-Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stood at 51.24, slightly higher than four weeks earlier and just above the neutral benchmark. Views on personal finances and job security were largely unchanged, while expectations for the economy and housing have improved modestly. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted… Continue Reading Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian economic sentiment remains stable. The Bloomberg‑Nanos index stood at 50.88, up from 50.70 four weeks earlier and close to neutral. Current conditions eased slightly, with the pocketbook measure at 51.82, while expectations rose to 49.93. Overall levels remain below the longer-term average of 54.73 and the recent peak of 54.19, suggesting a broadly balanced… Continue Reading Canadian economic sentiment sputtering in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian consumer confidence remains subdued, with the composite index edging down to 50.42 from 51.73 four weeks earlier, remaining close to neutral. Household sentiment has weakened, as the pocketbook measure declined to 51.48 from 55.01, reflecting softer views on personal finances and job security. Expectations improved modestly to 49.36 but remains below neutral. – Nik… Continue Reading Canada’s economic mood: hovering at neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canada’s economic mood remains near neutral with a slight dip from recent weeks. Household sentiment has eased, while expectations remain broadly unchanged. Overall, views are balanced, with Canadian’s cautious sentiment prevailing. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,021 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Canadian economic mood stable, but lacking momentum (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canada’s confidence index is broadly unchanged at 50.86, remaining below its long-term average.  Household sentiment has softened, while expectations have edged higher.  Overall, the data suggest a steady but subdued outlook, with little evidence of a decisive shift in sentiment. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines)… Continue Reading Confidence holds near neutral as Canadian sentiment steadies (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadians continue to skip along in neutral territory.  Of note, Ontario remains the noticeably most negative in terms of consumer sentiment compared to all other parts of the country. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,028 respondents in Canada. This report is… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continuing to skip in neutral territory (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canada’s economic mood is holding broadly steady, with confidence at 51.73, plateauing after consecutive weeks of recovery from recent lows. Firmer views on job security and household finances support the index, while expectations for the wider economy remain subdued. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Confidence steadies after recovery (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian consumer confidence ticked up to 51.88, a modest improvement from recent weakness but still below its long-term average. People feel somewhat better about their own finances and job security, while views on the broader economy remain more subdued. Overall, the picture is fairly steady: a bit more confidence in current conditions, alongside continued caution… Continue Reading Confidence trending up but remains cautious (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)