Consumer Behavior


RBC 12th Annual Housing Study

3 In 10 (29%) Intend To Purchase Within The Next Two Years, With 13% "Very Likely"

Concern About Identity Theft Growing in Canada

Eighty Percent of Canadians Think Identity Theft Is a Serious Problem; One-Third More Concerned Than a Year Ago

Canadians Increase Online Spending During Holiday Season

Typical Canadian Online Gift Shopper Spent $228 Online During 2004 Holiday Season

Half Of Canadians Would Swap `Home For The Holidays' Vacation For Exotic Trip If No One's Feelings Were Hurt

Almost Half Say Strong Performance Of Canadian Dollar Increases Likelihood Of Travelling Outside The Country This Holiday Season

Economic Confidence Ending Year On A Robust Note

View Of Current State Of Economy Matches Record High, Only Second Time Since July 1994

Holiday Gift Giving A Chore For Many

Most Holiday Gift Givers (60%) Say They Do Not Enjoy Shopping During The Holidays

`Tis The Season... To Do Some Serious Gift Giving

Survey Shows That Most Canadians Think Exchanging Gifts Is An Important Part Of Their Holiday
Many Canadians Have A Lot Of Holiday Gift Giving To Do, But Not A Lot Of Time To Do It

RBC Financial Group Home Renovation Study

Four In Ten (41%) Planning To Do Renovations In The Next Twelve Months
Total Of Six In Ten (59%) Homeowners Planning Renovations In The Next Two Years