Consumer attitudes towards the job market have further deteriorated
Less than half of Canada believe the economy will improve ths year
Many feel helpless and skeptical, but believe markets will improve
Canadian, U.S. consumers more hopeful about jobs, finances, purchases
One in five think economy will worsen in 2011
Provinces shift to restraint
Advance led by a more hopeful outlook for future finances, job creation
Canadians remain most worried about having sufficient income for a desired lifestyle
Better view of current finances offsets pessimism over future employment
Solid majority of fund investors confident that their finances will allow them to live the life they plan in retirement