Rising gasoline prices fuel inflation fears
Index recalculated using 2002 as base year
As Canadians continue to trek to the malls to wrap up their holiday shopping, a new study shows they are planning to spend less money this year.According to Scotiabank’s Holiday Spending study, Canadians are planning to spend an average of approximately $822 this holiday season, down from $900 they were planning to spend last year.“The […]
Confidence in economy likely to translate into good news at the till
Continues to outpace U.S. consumer confidence
Slightly more than one in three Canadian consumers have checked their own credit report prior to making important decisions involving their finances, according to a recent poll conducted for credit reporting company TransUnion.The survey, conducted by Roper Public Affairs for TransUnion, reveals that the most likely activities to cause Canadians to check their own credit […]
Existing homeowners could not match the incentives offered by builders
Outlook for labour market also optimistic
Effect of high gas prices softened by positive employment picture and low inflation
Job worries dog Central Canada households