Category: Consumers

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)

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)

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)