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Canadian consumer confidence continues to remain in positive territory with a score above 50 on the Bloomberg Nanos Index.  Of note, job security numbers have shown some positive upward movement. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,032 respondents in Canada. This report is… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory (Bloomberg/Nanos).

Over 1 in 3 Canadians say that Pierre Poilievre would do the best job of negotiating with Trump, compared to just over 1 in 4 Canadians say Justin Trudeau would do a better job. Women more likely to say Justin Trudeau (women 36%; men 20%) and men more likely to say Pierre Poilievre (51% men;… Continue Reading Trump negotiator: Canadians believe Poilievre a better negotiator than Trudeau – both leaders tied in advocating for Canadian interests (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence is starting to trend in a positive direction.  Of note, the Expectations Sub-indice which projects into the future has hit the highest levels not seen since May 2022.  Based on the past track record of the index as a leading indicator, this suggests a likely GDP lift in the latter part of… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations hits highest level since May 2022. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Overall consumer confidence continues to incrementally trend up in January.  Of note, the forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice has hit a high not seen since May 2022. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,030 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations sub-indice hits positive high not seen since May 2022. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

After skirting into negative territory at the tail end of 2023, consumer confidence in Canada is in a positive zone.  Factoring the past projective performance of the index this suggests a flat or marginally negative first part of 2024 followed by an improvement in the second part of the year. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continues to incrementally improve. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence remains in marginally positive territory with a score just above 50 on the 100-point diffusion index.  Of note current confidence is at a level not seen since September 2023. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,055 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits highest level since September 2023. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Although confidence remains generally neutral, overall consumer sentiment is more positive than back in November. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,061 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four waves of tracking ending January 12th, 2024. The margin of error… Continue Reading Both pocketbook and overall index showing better scores over the past 60 days. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on whether the government is doing a good job at introducing affordable housing policies, and the top ranted actions that would have a positive impact on affordable housing in Canada. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,006 Canadians, 18… Continue Reading Two in three Canadians say the federal government is doing a very poor or poor job at introducing policies to make housing affordable. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward-looking expectations have been trending upward over the past four weeks and moving from negative into neutral territory.  The four-week gains have been driven by positive views on the future value of real estate and also on the future strength of the Canadian economy. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Forward looking expectations are trending positively. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to sputter in neutral as 2023 closes out. Of note, a year ago consumer confidence was net negative with a score below 50 on the 100-point diffusion index. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,060 respondents in Canada. This… Continue Reading Consumer confidence closes out flat in 2023 (Bloomberg/Nanos)