Canadian consumer confidence remains fragile, hovering just below 50 on the 100-point consumer confidence index. Notably, Canadians are nearly four times more likely to believe the economy will be weaker over the next six months than those who believe it will be stronger. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Consumer confidence remains soft, Canadians concerned over the future direction of the economy. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
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Support for tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles drops. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Opposition to 100% tax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles has increased since 2024 with now over four in ten (47%) who oppose or somewhat oppose this (compared to 27% in 2024). Residents of Quebec are more likely to show opposition to this (57%) than residents of Ontario (41%). Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land-… Continue Reading Support for tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles drops. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence hits five month low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
All components that make up the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index realized downward pressure compared to four weeks ago. The largest single drop was in positive impressions on the future strength of the Canadian economy which declined six percentage points in four weeks. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame… Continue Reading Consumer confidence hits five month low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Housing costs worries ramp up among young Canadians – Almost one half of Canadians report cancelling
Almost two in three Canadians believe the future generation will have a lower standard of living than Canadians have today (64%), which is a slight increase from the previous wave (59%) in May 2025. Canadians aged 18 to 34 (67%) are more likely than Canadians aged 55 and over (58%) to think that the next… Continue Reading Housing costs worries ramp up among young Canadians – Almost one half of Canadians report cancelling a purchase or finding it difficult to pay for basic necessities. (Nanos)
Consumer confidence flat – Positive sentiment on future strength of the Canadian economy hits five m
Overall consumer confidence in Canada remains in a neutral posture as uncertainty on the Canada-US trade relationship continues. When asked if the Canadian economy will be stronger or weaker in the next six months only 16 percent are positive in sentiment, which is a five-month low. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an… Continue Reading Consumer confidence flat – Positive sentiment on future strength of the Canadian economy hits five month low. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence continues to veer toward a neutral posture. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues to move towards a perfectly neutral score of 50 on the 100-point diffusion index which makes up the Bloomberg-Nanos sentiment tracking. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,027 respondents in Canada. This report is based on the four… Continue Reading Consumer confidence continues to veer toward a neutral posture. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Consumer confidence creeping towards neutrality. Ontario and BC regions with lowest confidence. (Blo...
Canadian consumer confidence continues its tepid creep towards a perfectly neutral position. Canadians living west of Quebec are more likely to have lower consumer confidence than those in Quebec and Atlantic Canada. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) telephone random survey of 1,030 respondents in Canada.… Continue Reading Consumer confidence creeping towards neutrality. Ontario and BC regions with lowest confidence. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Personal finance negativity has declined – Americans are still over twice as likely to say their per
The USNCI is a diffusion index and the USNCI Pocketbook and Expectations Sub-Indices are comprised of the views of 1,000 Americans. A score of 50 on the diffusion index indicates that positive and negative views are a wash while scores above or below 50 suggest net positive or net negative views in terms of the… Continue Reading Personal finance negativity has declined – Americans are still over twice as likely to say their personal finances have worsened rather than improved over the past year
Consumer confidence skipping along in neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadian consumer confidence continues to skip along in neutral territory. The forward-looking Expectations Sub-indice is marginally negative and the Pocketbook Sub-indice is marginally positive. – 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 on the four waves… Continue Reading Consumer confidence skipping along in neutral territory. (Bloomberg/Nanos)
Canadians believe increased regional telecommunication competition will lead to affordable services ...
The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on affordability, Canadian telecommunications market, and competition in various industries. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 2,066 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between August 30th and September 2nd, 2025. The margin of error for this survey… Continue Reading Canadians believe increased regional telecommunication competition will lead to affordable services and lower prices. (Cogeco/Nanos)