The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index has rebounded to 88 points, a nine-point increase from the previous quarter, signaling a more optimistic outlook on Canadians’ personal finances.

Three-quarters (76%) say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty — more than those in any other province.

Three-quarters (76%) say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty — more than those in any other province.

Nearly two-thirds say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty (63%) and are delaying major purchases or investments (66%), according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.

Nearly two-thirds say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty (63%) and are delaying major purchases or investments (66%), according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.

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The latest debt index finds Canadians are showing record-low confidence levels when it comes to their personal finances and debt repayment abilities. Now in its nineteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index has reached the lowest point since inception, plummeting seven points since last quarter to 88 points.

Three-quarters say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty (75%), and say they are delaying major purchases or investments (76%), according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.

Three-quarters (75%) say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty, and nearly as many (71%) say they are delaying major purchases or investments, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.

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