WS Investor
09 Sep 2026, 16:14
Consumer Confidence Weakens in Argentina and Brazil in September
Consumer sentiment deteriorated in both Argentina and Brazil in September, according to the latest Thomson Reuters/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index readings.
Argentina’s PCSI declined to 37.85 from 38.97 in August, leaving consumer confidence at a particularly weak level.
Brazil’s PCSI fell to 52.17 from 53.38, a decline of 1.21 points. Despite the monthly drop, Brazil remained above the 50-point level, indicating comparatively stronger consumer sentiment than Argentina.
The September readings point to softer consumer confidence across both of South America’s largest economies, although the gap remains substantial: Brazil’s index stands more than 14 points above Argentina’s.
Consumer sentiment deteriorated in both Argentina and Brazil in September, according to the latest Thomson Reuters/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index readings.
Argentina’s PCSI declined to 37.85 from 38.97 in August, leaving consumer confidence at a particularly weak level.
Brazil’s PCSI fell to 52.17 from 53.38, a decline of 1.21 points. Despite the monthly drop, Brazil remained above the 50-point level, indicating comparatively stronger consumer sentiment than Argentina.
The September readings point to softer consumer confidence across both of South America’s largest economies, although the gap remains substantial: Brazil’s index stands more than 14 points above Argentina’s.
