Interest rate increases are likely to dampen spending. https://www.bankofcanada.ca/?p=225917 Expected change in spending for those who feel interest rate increases are less likely (probability less than 50%) Over the next 12 months, by what percent do you expect your total household spending to increase/decrease? Expected change in spending for those who feel interest rate increases are more likely (probability greater than 50%) Over the next 12 months, by what percent do you expect your total household spending to increase/decrease? 3.513.01 3.134.01 3.062.88 3.163.72 3.853.22 3.643.10 3.152.12 3.162.61 2.822.43 4.184.09 4.163.18 4.282.75 4.814.15 4.903.25