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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.
Argentina’s March inflation came in mixed, with annual CPI (YoY) at 32.6%, slightly above expectations (32.2%) but lower than the previous 33.2%. Meanwhile, monthly CPI (MoM) rose to 3.4%, exceeding both forecasts (3.0%) and the prior reading (2.9%).
Argentina’s industrial production declined 8.7% year-on-year in February, worsening from a 3.3% contraction in the previous reading.
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The Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI rose to 40.35 from 40.31 previously, reflecting a modest uptick in perceptions of economic conditions.
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On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 2.9% in February, matching the previous reading but exceeding the 2.7% forecast.

The data suggests inflationary pressures in Argentina remain persistent, with the yearly rate still elevated despite stabilization in the monthly pace.
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