Consumer confidence tumbles in August
Alberta had been recovering the fastest across regions so far, with the smallest gap (17.9 points) between its August index and its pre-pandemic index
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75 per cent of Canadians spending less than pre-pandemic
44% of Canadians reported a decrease in income, and 51% said the pandemic had a negative impact on their retirement savings or other investments
Canadian annual inflation rate decelerated the most since September 2006
Year over year in Alberta prices were up 0.7 per cent in March. In February, annual inflation was 2.5 per cent, says Statistics Canada
Consumer confidence plunges to lowest level ever
Alberta has the most pessimistic view about future finances. Ontario and British Columbia also have weaker views than the national average
Alberta and Canadian consumer confidence plunges
Alberta is facing the effects of both the coronavirus and the sharp decline in oil prices as consumer confidence fell by its fourth largest amount ever
Alberta inflation rate outpaces Canadian average
Consumer Price Index in the province was up 0.6 per cent from the previous month and by 2.5 per cent year-over-year, says Statistics Canada
Alberta consumer debt levels soar above national levels
In the fourth quarter of 2019, Calgary had the highest average of consumer credit debt, excluding mortgages, of all major Canadian centres at $29,789
Alberta sees big decline in bar sales in 2019
Alberta posted the largest decrease in drinking places and bar sales in 2019 at 9.4 per cent, says Statistics Canada. But special food services rise
Alberta annual inflation rate soars in January
Consumers in Alberta paid 6.6 per cent more for gasoline in January on a year-over-year basis, following a 0.9 per cent increase in December
Insolvencies on the rise for Alberta consumers
Total number of insolvencies (bankruptcies and proposals) in Canada rose by 9.3 per cent in 2019 compared with 2018, the highest number since 2009
Calgary retail sector sees decline in vacancy rate
Calgary retail market experienced 422,150 square feet of positive absorption in the second half, largely due to strong leasing activity in new developments
Rising food costs drive Alberta’s annual inflation rate
ATB Financial report said the annual inflation in Alberta has averaged 1.6 per cent over the last five years with prices up in many categories
Rising energy prices boost Alberta inflation rate
Consumer prices in the province in December rise at a higher pace than the Canadian average driven by elevated electricity costs
