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Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.0 from 52.65 four weeks earlier, reflecting modest gains in both household and economic sentiment. The change was driven by the Pocketbook Index, which measures views on personal finances and job security, going from 54.20 to 54.70, while the Expectations Index, which tracks perceptions of the economy… Continue Reading Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

A Brighter Mood, but No Boom (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canada’s economic mood has improved, with confidence edging closer to its annual peak as households grow more sanguine about their personal finances and job prospects. Yet optimism remains restrained. Expectations for the broader economy continue to lag, suggesting that recent gains have not dispelled underlying uncertainty. Canadians appear less anxious than before but not yet… Continue Reading A Brighter Mood, but No Boom (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian consumer confidence remained modestly positive in late July. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index registered 52.55, slightly above its level four weeks earlier. Assessments of personal finances and job security were stronger, with the Pocketbook Index at 54.84, while views on the economy and housing market were more restrained, with the Expectations Index at… Continue Reading Pocketbooks Strengthen; Expectations Stabilize. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian consumer confidence eased this week, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index declining to 51.43 from 52.65 the previous week. The index remains below its 2026 high of 54.19 and well below the peak recorded in 2021. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random… Continue Reading Consumer Sentiment Eases After Early-Summer Rise (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Canadian confidence improved in early July, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index rising to 52.65 from 50.17 four weeks earlier. Confidence was last at this level in March 2026. The Pocketbook Index increased to 54.20, while the Expectations Index reached 51.10. Despite the improvement, confidence remains below the long-term BNCCI average of 54.72. –… Continue Reading Confidence hits a four-month high. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

Slim majority of Canadians against federal government’s proposal to privatize airports. (Bloomberg/N

Canadians are over two times more likely to oppose (34%) or somewhat oppose (19%) the government’s proposal to privatize airports than they are to support (10%) or somewhat support this (22%). A notable 15 per cent of Canadians report being unsure. Results are generally consistent across demographic groups. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-… Continue Reading Slim majority of Canadians against federal government’s proposal to privatize airports. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Economic mood stuck in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)

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 sputtering 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)

Canada’s economic mood: hovering at 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)

Canadian economic mood stable, but lacking momentum (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)