Category: Economy

Consumer confidence in Canada remains in positive territory and is at 34 week high. Of note, the weekly Bloomberg Nanos Index is lower in British Columbia and Ontario compared to other regions in Canada. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,026 respondents… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits high not seen since November 2024. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

With a primary focus of Canadians jobs/the economy and US relations/Trump according to the Nanos issue tracking, consumer confidence remains in a marginally positive holding pattern. Of note the post election period realized an initial improvement in consumer confidence and this improvement has held.  – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual… Continue Reading Consumer confidence in holding pattern as Canadians await trade discussions. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence continues to track in marginally positive territory over the past eight weeks. Of note, reported job security is lower now compared to four weeks ago. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,056 respondents in Canada. This report is based… Continue Reading Consumer confidence steady for past eight weeks. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence continues to incrementally trend upwards hitting a level not seen since November of 2024. Ontario and British Columbia remain confidence laggards registering lower consumer confidence than the rest of Canada. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,076 respondents in Canada.… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits high not seen since November 2024. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Consumer confidence is uneven from a regional perspective. Ontarians and British Columbians both lag other parts of Canada when it comes to economic sentiment. The Pocketbook Sub-indice remains stable while there has been improvement in the forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone… Continue Reading Forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice neutral which is its highest score in seven months (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Overall consumer confidence remains marginally positive with the Expectations Sub-indice trending from negative to neutral for the first time in more than six months.  Beneath the surface, personal finances showed negative pressure over the past four weeks while the future view on the strength of the economy showed some strength. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data… Continue Reading Forward looking Expectations Sub-indice moves from negative to neutral for the first time in more than six months. (Bloomberg/Nanos)

Canadian consumer confidence remains in positive territory, but the positive trajectory has abated over the past week. Of note, positive sentiment on the future value real estate is up nine points in the past four weeks. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,079… Continue Reading Consumer confidence in marginally positive territory largely on improved sentiment on value of real estate (Bloomberg/Nanos)