Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Second Quarter of 2026

Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Second Quarter of 2026

Source: Bank of Canada News - https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/canadian-survey-of-consumer-expectations-second-quarter-of-2026/
Published: Jul 06, 2026 7:29 AM

Results of the second-quarter 2026 survey show that consumers’ near-term inflation expectations remain elevated amid ongoing trade tensions and rising concerns about oil and energy prices linked to the war in the Middle East. The CSCE indicator remains low as consumers still view the economic environment as challenging. High prices and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on household spending plans, particularly among households expecting the war to significantly raise inflation. At the same time, perceptions of the labour market improved modestly as fears of job loss eased, particularly in...