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Views on real estate remain net positive but near five-month numeric low (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Overall Canadian consumer confidence remains net positive.  Of note, positive views on the future value of real estate are near a five-month low but still outpace negative views on real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,092 respondents in Canada. This report… Continue Reading Views on real estate remain net positive but near five-month numeric low (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Democrats go from trailing to leading on chances of victory in Presidential race with Harris candida...

Canadians are more likely believe that Kamala Harris will win the next U.S presidential election (51%) than Donald Trump (34%); a sharp increase compared to previous wave of research where close to one in four Canadians thought Joe Biden was most likely to win (27%; Trump: 38%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Democrats go from trailing to leading on chances of victory in Presidential race with Harris candidacy according to Canadians (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Poilievre and Trudeau tied in perception of who can best manage Canada-US relationship (Bloomberg/Na...

One in three Canadians believe that either Pierre Poilievre (33%) or Justin Trudeau (31%) would be the best choice for a federal party leader in terms of having a positive relationship between Canada and the United States, while 13 per cent each say none of them or they are unsure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual… Continue Reading Poilievre and Trudeau tied in perception of who can best manage Canada-US relationship (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Generational Divide – Canadians over 60 have highest consumer confidence under 60 less confident (Bl

Although overall consumer confidence remains marginally positive there is a significant generational divide.  Canadians 60 and over have the highest consumer confidence compared to all other age cohorts.  Those over 60 are likely the least affected by the rising cost of living. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Generational Divide – Canadians over 60 have highest consumer confidence under 60 less confident (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Forward look on consumer confidence shows possible signs of softening (Bloomberg/Nanos)

The forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice numerically slid below the Pocketbook Sub-indice for the first time in four months – largely on softening views on the future value of real estate. -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 based… Continue Reading Forward look on consumer confidence shows possible signs of softening (Bloomberg/Nanos)

People twice as likely to think the economy will be weaker rather than stronger in the next six mont...

Overall Canadian consumer confidence continues to track in positive territory but the forward view on the strength of the Canadian economy is twice as likely to be negative rather than positive. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,006 respondents in Canada. This report… Continue Reading People twice as likely to think the economy will be weaker rather than stronger in the next six months (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence positively steady (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Weekly tracking on consumer confidence suggests that perceptions remain in positive territory and stable. -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 based on the four waves of tracking ending July 26th, 2024. The margin of error for… Continue Reading Consumer confidence positively steady (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence steadily in positive territory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to track in marginally positive territory.  Although people are more likely to have negative rather than positive views about their personal finances and the future strength of the economy, sentiment on job security and real estate remains positive. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and… Continue Reading Consumer confidence steadily in positive territory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

People are three times more likely to say their personal finances are worse rather than better compa...

Canadians are three time more likely to have a negative rather than a positive view on their personal finances compared to a year ago. This is in the context of a marginally positive overall consumer confidence score driven by views on the value of real estate. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD… Continue Reading People are three times more likely to say their personal finances are worse rather than better compared to a year ago (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians are divided on how to fund NATO defense spending target (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadians are divided on how to fund NATO defense spending target with 26% who think that the Government should not increase the budget for defense, 22% who think the Government should cut spending on Social programs and 13% are unsure. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey… Continue Reading Canadians are divided on how to fund NATO defense spending target (Bloomberg/Nanos)