Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached a new high as Canadians’ preferred choice for prime minister, while the Liberals continue to lead federal voting intentions. The Conservatives remain in second place and the NDP trails behind. Canadians continue to focus on relations with Donald Trump and the United States, the economy and living costs as… Continue Reading Carney and Liberals hit new long term high. Liberals at 50 percent support, Carney at 62 on preferred PM tracking. (Nanos)
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Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence was little changed in late September. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index stands at 50.88, compared with 51.72 four weeks earlier. Views of personal finances and job security improved modestly, with the Pocketbook Index rising to 54.67 from 53.75. At the same time, expectations for the economy and real estate market softened,… Continue Reading Pocketbook resilient as outlook drifting in neutral. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 p...
Canadian political preferences remain broadly stable, with the Liberals leading federal ballot support at 48.1 per cent, followed by the Conservatives at 31.0 per cent and the NDP at 11.2 per cent. Mark Carney is the most frequently selected choice for prime minister, ahead of Pierre Poilievre. Among national issues, relations with the United States… Continue Reading Canadians turn their attention to the US while keeping an eye on the economy. Liberals ahead by 17 points. (Nanos)
The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9
Relations with the United States now the top national concern at 27.5%, ahead of jobs and the economy (21.1%), the political landscape remains shaped by economic and international uncertainty. The Liberals continue to hold a clear lead at 48.3%, compared with 30.9% for the Conservatives and 10.9% for the NDP, while 56.1% of Canadians name… Continue Reading The American shadow: Concern about Trump/US on upward trajectory – LPC (48.3), CPC (30.9), NDP (10.9) (Nanos)
Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence eased in early September, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index lowering to 50.38 from 53.38 four weeks earlier. The decline was driven by softer expectations for the economy and real estate, while views on personal finances and job security remained comparatively stable. – Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist Nanos conducted an… Continue Reading Confidence eases amid uncertainty over Canada-U.S. trade. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Trump trumps the economy – Worries about Washington top the national agenda for the first time in a
Federal political preferences remain broadly unchanged in the latest Nanos tracking. The Liberals stand at 47.3% support, followed by the Conservatives at 31.3%, while the NDP records 10.8%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 55.2, compared with 21.3% for Pierre Poilievre. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and the Canada-US relationship ranks as the… Continue Reading Trump trumps the economy – Worries about Washington top the national agenda for the first time in a year, as the Liberals hold a 16-point lead. (Nanos)
Consumers confidence holds its ground as expectations ease (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian confidence held its score since the last wave of tracking, with the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index at 51.80. Views on personal finances and job security were stronger, reflected in a Pocketbook Index score of 54.83. Expectations for the economy and housing were weaker, leaving the Expectations Index at 48.76 and below the neutral… Continue Reading Consumers confidence holds its ground as expectations ease (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Gap between Liberals and Conservatives narrows in wake of trade talk turbulence. (Nanos)
Concern about Trump/US relations is now statistically tied with jobs/the economy. Of note, in the immediate wake of the Carney government breaking off talks with the Americans, the gap between the Liberals and the Conservative narrowed to 11 points in the Nanos weekly tracking. -Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist The Weekly Nanos Tracking is produced… Continue Reading Gap between Liberals and Conservatives narrows in wake of trade talk turbulence. (Nanos)
Consumer confidence declines on trade uncertainty (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Canadian consumer confidence showed negative pressure immediately on the escalation of trade tensions with the United States. The forward looking Expectations Sub-indice declined, in a seven day period, from 51.61 to 49.70 points on the 100 point diffusion index. Any score above 50 is positive while a score below 50 is negative. This should be… Continue Reading Consumer confidence declines on trade uncertainty (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)
Worry about jobs/the economy continues. Concern about Trump/US relations up as Liberals lead by 14 ...
Canadians remain preoccupied with their pocketbooks, but a new worry is climbing fast. Jobs and the economy still tops the list of unprompted national concerns at 20.2%, little changed from 21.1% four weeks ago, while inflation edges up to 11.3%. The striking movement is Trump and relations with the United States, which has nearly doubled… Continue Reading Worry about jobs/the economy continues. Concern about Trump/US relations up as Liberals lead by 14 points. (Nanos)