Canadian consumers continued spending through another challenging quarter -- RBC data - investingLive
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Canadian consumers continued spending through another challenging quarter -- RBC data
The desk interprets the recent RBC analysis as an indicator of strong consumer resilience in Canada, despite ongoing economic pressures. Spending increased by 2.4% in Q2, excluding gas purchases, with discretionary spending up 3.7%, signaling consumer confidence and a potential foundation for further economic stability. As RBC forecasts continued consumer expenditure growth in H2, this context may bolster CAD's fundamentals. Per the full note [source], upcoming retail sales reports will be pivotal in verifying these trends.
Canadians continued to spend through August - RBC spending tracker shows
The latest RBC consumer spending tracker indicates that Canadian spending continues to rise, signaling positive economic momentum. Per the full note by Adam Button, discretionary services, particularly in travel, entertainment, and arts, are key drivers of this growth, with core sales showing a notable 1.1% month-over-month increase. Contrastingly, a report from Scotiabank presents a contrasting view, pointing to decelerating trends in consumer goods spending. Traders should monitor this divergence as the next RBC update slated for September 24 could provide further insights.
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