Economy


Economy Survey

Amid Record Inflation, Eight in Ten (83%) Canadians Expect Large Increases in the Cost of Food

Two-Thirds (63%) Say Increased Food Costs will Negatively Impact Quality of Life; Households to Spend Less on Socializing, Delay Large Purchases to Cope
Economy Survey

A quarter are struggling financially and public expectations are for further inflation and price rises over 2022

A new 11-country Ipsos survey with the World Economic Forum reveals high levels of public economic pessimism in the face of a cost of living crisis.
COVID-19 Survey

What Worries the World - April 2022

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.
Economy Survey

Six in Ten (63%) Canadians Who Don’t Own a Home Have “Given Up” on Ever Owning One

Two in Three (67%) Canadians Agree that Owning a Home is Only for the Rich
Economy Publication

Why aren’t Canadians feeling good about the economy?

Despite the economy booming and a record low unemployment, Canadians feel they are on the outside looking in. Here’s why.
Economy Survey

Global consumer confidence takes a dip

Sentiment in Europe and China drops significantly
Economy Publication

Small Business Owners in Canada Continue to Struggle

We share insights from Ipsos’ quarterly Small Business Context tracking study which sees consumer confidence among small business owners is waning and their financial health is deteriorating.

One in Three (32%) Pre-Retirees Expect to Outlive Their Retirement Savings by at Least 10 Years

Only One in Five (20%) Pre-Retirees Aged 50+ Have a Formal Financial Plan