Labour Market Weakness Drains Consumer Confidence: Index of Consumer Confidence—November 2024

Labour Market Weakness Drains Consumer Confidence: Index of Consumer Confidence—November 2024

Consumer and Business Confidence
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Author: Loubna Zebiri

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The monthly Index of Consumer Confidence is constructed from responses to four attitudinal questions posed to a random sample of Canadian households.

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This month’s index reflects the mixed sentiment Canadian households have about the economy as a whole. While easing inflation and lower key interest rates offer some financial relief, Canadians are especially pessimistic about the labour market.

This month’s index reflects the mixed sentiment Canadian households have about the economy as a whole. While easing inflation and lower key interest rates offer some financial relief, the softening labour market raises concerns about the sustainability of future employment prospects.

Overall, the index shows an increase in how consumers viewed their current and future finances in the Atlantic region, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan–Manitoba and a decrease in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

What factors are driving the boost in consumer confidence in some provinces and not others? What remains the major issue for consumers? When do we anticipate the full impact of the current restrictive monetary policy will be felt?

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