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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)

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)