Consumer Behavior


Economic Confidence Stumbles As Fear Of Interest Rate Spike Spooks Consumers

The Canadian Economic Confidence Index Tumbles 10 Points
Pessimistic Interest Rate Predictions, Big-Ticket Purchase Intentions, Everyday Spending Expectations, And Personal Economic Outlook Dampen Confidence
Positive Home Purchase Intentions And Low Job Anxiety Provide Silver Lining

Canadians On Horse Slaughter

Two-Thirds Of Canadians Do Not Believe In Slaughter Of Canadian Horses For Human Consumption

RBC Financial Group 11th Annual Housing Study

Nine In Ten Homeowners Aware Of Borrowing
One-Quarter Have Done So And Another One-Third Would Be Comfortable Doing So

Homeowners With A Mortgage:

Two thirds (64%) Do Not Plan For Renovations When Buying Home
Three Quarters (74%) Have Undertaken Renovations Or Makeovers on Their Home