consumer spending

Modest growth projected for 2026 as uncertainty from Iran war, trade linger: Deloitte

The firm's forecast assumes the energy market disruption will moderate over time

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |April 2, 2026

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Oil market watchers weighing potential impacts of prolonged Mideast war

Higher oil price to benefit oilpatch, but will drag on consumer spending

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |March 9, 2026

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Well-being spend eating into essentials budgets: survey

13% of young adults spend more than $1,000 a year on lifestyle subscriptions

By Jonathan Got |February 4, 2026

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Canadians change spending habits after holiday spree

One-third of shoppers went overbudget in December: survey

By Jonathan Got |January 29, 2026

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