Consumer Expectations by Country
Latest released Consumer Expectations value for every supported currency, with the previous reading, the change between releases, reference date, frequency, unit, and source.
/api/v1/announcements/{currency}/consumer_expectations. Non-USD endpoints require an API key query parameter.| Country / Currency | Latest | Previous | Change | Reference | Frequency | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canada
CAD · Canadian Dollar
|
3.98
31 Mar 2026
|
4.1
31 Dec 2025
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▼ -0.12 | 31 Mar 2026 | Quarterly | Balance | Bank of Canada/StatCan |
What is Consumer Expectations?
Consumer expectations indices isolate the forward-looking component of household sentiment surveys — what respondents say they expect for income, employment, and economic conditions over the next six to twelve months.
Why it matters for FX
Expectations lead the present-situation index by several months and lead retail spending by a similar lag. A sharp drop in expectations is one of the most reliable early recession warnings, which makes it a useful currency input.
How to read this page
Watch the expectations-minus-present-situation gap. When expectations fall well below the present situation, history says a slowdown is brewing.
What to watch for
- Gap between expectations and present situation
- Income expectations as a spending lead
- Inflation expectations sub-component
- Trend rather than single months
- Cross-check with retail sales