The Index of Consumer Spending slips further in the fourth quarter of 2025 stabilized by holiday activity
Exclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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RCC Insights- Consumers have pulled back into what one retailer has described publicly as a "discretionary recession"
The following commentary is an excerpt of the report covering the period of December 2023-February 2024.
ICS follows similar seasonal trends in Q1 2024 but averages higher year-over-year
A weakening labour market is expected to apply downward pressure on consumer spending
Household Spending Edges Lower in the Final Quarter of 2023
As part of our latest partnership with the Conference Board of Canada we are pleased to present the following authoritative insights from their Index of Consumer Spending (ICS) which has been Powered by Moneris® Data Services.
Higher Interest Rates Have Induced a Change in Consumer Spending Behaviour
Higher Interest Rates Have Induced a Change in Consumer Spending Behaviour
Consumer Spend Trend: 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals Was a Win For Bars in Canada
Many fans across Canada either tuned in at home or turned out to celebrate at bars and restaurants. Moneris Data shows that for all of Canada, bar and restaurant spend was up over 10%.
Inflation Still a Concern for Households, as Consumer Spending Cools
As part of our latest partnership with the Conference Board of Canada we are pleased to present the following authoritative insights from their Index of Consumer Spending (ICS) which has been Powered by Moneris® Data Services.
The Shifting Spend Priorities of Canadian Consumers
In partnership with Moneris® Data Services, the Angus Reid Group conducted an online survey among a representative sample size of 1,515 adult Canadians to characterize their spend behaviours in response to economic influences.
Consumer Spending Shows Signs of Slowing Down, As Canadians Feel the Pinch of Inflation
As part of our latest partnership with the Conference Board of Canada we are pleased to present the following authoritative insights from their Index of Consumer Spending (ICS) which has been Powered by Moneris® Data Services.
Consumer Spend Trend: Gas Prices and Transit in Canada
Gasoline prices have skyrocketed in the last couple of months and refuse to go down, peaking at over $1.80 per litre in early March. But how did this increase impact consumer spending?
Consumer Spend Trend: 2021 Was A Year Of Recovery
One year after the COVID pandemic began, total spending volumes began to recover beyond pre-pandemic levels, alongside key industries including restaurants, retail, and travel.