Consumer Confidence
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All-in-1: Dartmouth dealership opens spa to pamper you and your carThe car dealership also tossed around the idea of putting in a gym but decided a spa made more sense.ConsumerNov 12, 2018
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American consumers showing more confidence in U.S. economyA strong job market and low gasoline prices is boosting U.S. consumer confidence. The mood among Canadian households meanwhile is headed in the opposite direction.ConsumerJan 26, 2016
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Consumer confidence is surprisingly high — but falling: pollFresh poll numbers out Monday show consumer confidence remains relatively high in the face of economic headwinds. The outlook is dimming though.CanadaJan 11, 2016
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Stalling auto sales, real estate show ‘cracks’ in Canadian consumerSales of big-ticket items like new vehicles and homes have surged in recent years amid cheap borrowing rates. The consumer spending spree may now be petering out.CanadaJan 6, 2016
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Albertans least confident about finances, but most Canadians still upbeatA majority of Canadians remain confident about their finances heading into 2016, but the percentage holding a positive view is down from a year ago, according to a new poll.CanadaJan 4, 2016
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5 things to know about Canada’s economic ‘rebound’ right nowCanada's economy is officially back in growth mode, new data confirms — but it's far from out of the woods. Here's why.CanadaDec 1, 2015
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Canadian Tire says country on a spending spree – except in AlbertaAlbertans dial back on trips to Canadian Tire and Mark's Work Wearhouse as province copes with energy downturn. But elsewhere business is booming.CanadaNov 12, 2015
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U.S. consumers power on despite dicey markets, growth worriesU.S. consumer spending rose at a healthy rate in August, while income growth slowed after a big jump in July.ConsumerSep 28, 2015
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Consumer confidence is tumbling across Canada as recession loomsMarket turmoil and diving oil are denting consumer confidence, while data due out Tuesday may confirm what experts believe: a technical recession has hit.CanadaAug 31, 2015
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Canadian consumers still ‘doing their job’ amid weak economyBetter than expected retail sales numbers for May suggest consumers continue spend more even amid a deteriorating economic outlook.CanadaJul 23, 2015
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