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Las ventas minoristas pymes cayeron 5,6% anual en febrero pese al repunte por la vuelta a clases

El indicador mostró una leve mejora mensual del 2,6% impulsada por el inicio del ciclo lectivo, aunque no logró revertir la contracción acumulada en lo que va del año. Ya van 10 meses de caídas consecutivas en las ventas.

Mar 08, 2026 &03310808202631; 15:31 UTC www.ambito.com Trending 2/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -72/100

High impact Medium-term (weeks)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Argentine SME retail sales declined 5.6% year-over-year in February despite a modest 2.6% monthly rebound from back-to-school spending. The sector continues its downward trend with 10 consecutive months of sales contraction, indicating persistent weakness in domestic consumption.

AI CONFIDENCE

85% Very high

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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MERV

MERVIndex

Expected to decline

Argentine equity market pressured by weak SME retail sales and deteriorating domestic consumption trends

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USDARS

USDARSCurrency

Expected to rise

Weakening economic fundamentals in Argentina support peso depreciation pressure

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GGAL

GGALStock

Expected to decline

Argentine financial sector exposed to consumer credit deterioration and reduced retail activity

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Avoid long positions in Argentine consumer-exposed equities and SME-dependent financials. Consider tactical short positions on MERV index or long USDARS as economic weakness likely to persist given structural consumption challenges.

KEY SIGNALS

10 consecutive months of retail sales declinePersistent contraction despite seasonal back-to-school boostYear-over-year decline of 5.6% indicates structural weaknessMonthly rebound insufficient to reverse accumulated losses

SECTORS INVOLVED

RetailConsumer DiscretionarySmall and Medium EnterprisesFinancial Services

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 16:22 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Ambito Financiero. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Las ventas minoristas pymes cayeron 5,6% anual en febrero pese al repunte por la vuelta a clases

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