Residents of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba are the most optimistic about the national economy
Canadians still negative about finances
Poll shows that more households plan to make big-ticket purchases this year
Labour market improvement fuels optimism
Canadians are still worried about debt and employment
Stocks present attractive opportunities in the first half of the year
RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook Index rises
Responses on future employment continue to show the largest increase
CASH index shows strong upswing in expectations for near-term economic future
Most Canadians expect economy to improve in 2010