10.09.202515:00:00UTC+00Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI for Canada Experiences Slight Uptick in September

In a modest yet positive turn for Canada's economic sentiment, the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) for September 2025 shows a slight increase. As of September, the index stands at 47.79, inching up from its August level of 47.70. This data, updated on September 10, 2025, suggests a slight month-over-month improvement in consumer sentiment.

The PCSI measures the pulse of consumer confidence, capturing expectations around job security, personal finances, and investments. The marginal rise from August to September could reflect an uptick in consumer optimism during this period, marking a contrast to the previous month's static sentiment.

While the increase may appear minimal, it suggests resilience and potentially stabilizing factors within the Canadian economic landscape, instilling cautious optimism among economic observers. This movement could be pivotal as it signifies Canada's path towards recovering consumer confidence in an uncertain economic climate.