Jobs and the economy still top the unprompted list of national concerns at 19.6 per cent, easing from 20.6 four weeks ago, while inflation has slipped to 10.1 from 11.6. The mover is Trump and relations with the United States, up to 11.4 per cent from 8.4, now second only to the economy; environment (7.6%), health… Continue Reading Canadians’ anxieties remain stubbornly material but the neighbours are intruding: Jobs/the economy top concern followed by Trump/US. (Nanos)
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More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian economic sentiment has improved modestly, but confidence remains restrained. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.38 changing from 51.43 four weeks earlier, driven by both household finances and expectations for the economy and housing market. Canadians remain cautious with more saying the economy is more likely to weaken rather than strengthen, and… Continue Reading More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
The economy tops minds, Liberals top polls: Liberals 45.6; Conservatives 29.1; NDP 12.9 (Nanos)
Economic concerns remain Canadians’ top issue, while Canada-U.S. relations continue to be a notable concern. The Liberals lead federal ballot tracking at 45.6%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.1%, up 1.2 points, and the NDP at 12.9%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 53.6%, with Pierre Poilievre trailing at 18.0%. -Nik… Continue Reading The economy tops minds, Liberals top polls: Liberals 45.6; Conservatives 29.1; NDP 12.9 (Nanos)
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)
Liberals extend lead as economic concerns and Trump dominate mindset. (Nanos)
The latest Nanos tracking shows the Liberals leading federal ballot support at 47.1%, followed by the Conservatives at 27.9% and the NDP at 12.7%. Mark Carney remains the most frequently selected choice for prime minister at 56.0%. Canadians continue to identify jobs and the economy as the country’s top issue, with concern about the Canada-U.S.… Continue Reading Liberals extend lead as economic concerns and Trump dominate mindset. (Nanos)
Liberals maintain lead amid evolving concerns. (Nanos)
Federal politics shows little change in late July. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 44.7%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.5% and the NDP at 12.7%. Mark Carney remains the most commonly selected choice for prime minister at 54.0%, while Pierre Poilievre is at 18.2%. Canadians continue to cite jobs and the… Continue Reading Liberals maintain lead amid evolving concerns. (Nanos)
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)
Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
Political sentiment remains relatively steady as summer progresses. The Liberals continue to lead federal ballot tracking at 42.7%, ahead of the Conservatives at 31.3%, while Mark Carney remains the leading choice for prime minister. Economic concerns continue to dominate public priorities, with jobs and the economy cited most often (20.6%), followed by cost of living… Continue Reading Liberals 42.7, Conservatives 31.3, NDP 13.6 (Nanos)
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)