Economy


Economy Publication

Context Advantage Predictions for 2020

Discover what Canadians see ahead for society, world affairs, technology and economic outlook in 2020.

Three in 10 (29%) Canadians Already Insolvent; Cannot Pay All Their Monthly Bills

In Face of Economic Uncertainty, MNP Debt Index Matches Lowest Level Recorded
Holidays Survey

Looking for holiday cheer? Global consumer confidence hits new over 2-year low

Global Consumer Confidence Index in December is at the lowest since May 2017.
Economy Publication

2020 Outlook: It’s About (More Than) the Economy

Context is everything. So how did Ipsos Context (a data-driven advisory service) predictions for 2019 match up with the year’s events? What’s ahead for 2020?
Economy Publication

Future of the world order: How do you view the U.S. and China’s influence?

People divided over whether they should follow the U.S.’s or China’s economic & political model.
Housing Publication

Can you afford to buy a house? Most say they're priced out of the market

Nearly three in five people say they can’t afford to buy a house where they live.

Nearly Half of Canadians (48%) Are $200 or Less Away from Financial Insolvency

On Average Have $557 Left Each Month After Paying Bills (-$142); Lowest Since 2016
Economy Survey

Prediction vs. reality: Market crash in 2019? Not close so far

Most major stock markets are rallying this year despite trade tensions and other headwinds.

Nearly Half of Canadians (46%) Would Be Embarrassed to Seek Bankruptcy Help

Stigma Surrounding Bankruptcy Prevents 31% from Seeking Help; More Among Those in Serious Debt (47%) and Millennials (42%)