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Spending

Canadian cardholder spending warms up despite discretionary goods pullback: RBC

February’s contraction came entirely from discretionary goods—clothing and related retail segments were among the weakest performers.

Canadians spending intentions cool off in January but remain positive: Stifel

54% of respondents expect to increase their spending on discretionary items in the next twelve months, which is higher than the 51% average of the last 11 surveys

Canada’s consumer story isn’t a big spender tale: TD Bank report

Canada’s consumer spending outperformance in Q2 helped cushion the economy against the drag from trade tensions, says TD Bank.

Interac summer spending snapshot reveals how global pressures are reshaping Canadians’ purchase habits

New survey data from Interac reveals that 78% of Canadians have redirected at least one monthly purchase from a big-box or international retailer to a local Canadian business.

Consumer spending on the rise: RBC

RBC said overall spending remained solid in May, but key categories showed signs of cooling compared to April.

Consumers regained their spending mojo, but tariffs cloud 2025: TD

TD said consumer spending gained momentum toward the end of 2024, supported by lower interest rates, which boosted consumer confidence, and external factors, such as the GST relief.
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