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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)

While the close of 2022 Canadian consumer confidence was clearly in negative territory with a score of 45 points on the 100 point diffusion index that tracks sentiment, 2023 is closing out with neutral consumer confidence. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,057… Continue Reading Consumer confidence neutral and steady in close of 2023 – Stronger than December 2022 (Bloomberg/Nanos)

The research gauged opinions of Canadians on their personal finances compared to 2015 and the most important issue that would influence which party or candidate they would vote for. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,069 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November… Continue Reading Canadians say their personal finances are worse off compared to 2015, and cost of living is the most important issue influencing their vote. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

After dipping into negative territory, consumer confidence in Canada has hit a neutral score on the index largely a result of greater positive views on the future value of real estate in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,062… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to sputter in neutral territory with a score near 50 points on the 100 point index.  Confidence is highest in Quebec and lowest in the Western part of Canada. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,075 respondents in Canada.… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to hover in neutral territory with a score near 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index.  Atlantic Canada and Quebec have marginally positive sentiment while the rest of the country has marginally negative consumer confidence. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hovers near neutral (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence remains in tepid territory with a score near 50 on the 100-point diffusion index.  Confidence remains comparatively lower in the Prairies and British Columbia compared to other parts of the country. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,093 respondents in… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains tepid (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to trend marginally below the 50 points on the 100-point diffusion index. Canadians are four times more likely to think the economy will get weaker rather than stronger in the next six months. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continues to trend in marginally negative territory (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Positive views on personal finances have not hit a level this low, numerically, since the period near the beginning of the pandemic before government supports fully kicked in. Forward looking expectations are on the decline. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,097 respondents… Continue Reading Proportion of Canadians who say their finances are better hits low not seen since June 2020 (Bloomberg/Nanos)