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EnglishپارسیEnglishپارسیArgentina's retail sales rose by 40.7% year-over-year in May, easing from the previous 48% growth. While still strong, the deceleration hints at potential consumer fatigue or inflation’s impact on real spending power.
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Despite high nominal growth, slowing momentum suggests inflation-adjusted consumer activity may be weakening, a trend worth watching amid Argentina’s volatile macro backdrop.
Brazil recorded a foreign exchange inflow of $0.216 billion in the latest week, a slowdown from the previous $0.638 billion. The drop reflects more modest capital movement into the country, possibly tied to global risk sentiment and domestic rate outlook.
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A lower FX inflow could indicate reduced investor appetite or lower trade surplus, though one week doesn’t necessarily indicate a trend.
India’s M3 Money Supply growth—an indicator of overall liquidity in the economy—edged down to 9.5% year-over-year, slightly below the previous reading of 9.6%.
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The marginal slowdown in money supply growth suggests a steady but cautious monetary environment, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains a balanced policy stance amid inflation and growth concerns.
South Africa’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% MoM and 3.0% YoY in June, both slightly above expectations. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, also edged up 0.3% MoM, while the annual rate slowed slightly to 2.9%.
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While inflation remains comfortably within the South African Reserve Bank’s 3–6% target range, the slight upward pressure may keep policymakers cautious ahead of the next rate decision.
Turkey’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 83.5 in July, down from 85.1 in June. The decline reflects continued concerns over inflation, cost of living, and economic uncertainty among households.
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Consumer sentiment remains weak, staying well below the neutral 100 mark, suggesting limited momentum for household spending and overall demand.
South Korea’s consumer sentiment index rose to 110.8 in July, up from 108.7 in June, signaling growing optimism about economic conditions.
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The increase reflects stronger household expectations on income and spending, possibly supported by stabilizing inflation and a resilient job market.
Mexico's retail sector bounced back in May with strong monthly growth, but overall economic activity remained flat, underscoring uneven momentum.
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While consumers returned to spending, the flat growth in total activity suggests the broader economy remains under pressure from industrial and external headwinds.
South Africa’s leading business cycle indicator dipped slightly in May, suggesting a modest cooling in economic momentum.
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The decline reflects softer expectations for growth, possibly due to weaker consumer confidence or external demand. While still above 110, the trend may point to slower activity in the months ahead.
South Korea's producer prices rose modestly in June, signaling a gradual recovery in cost pressures at the factory gate.
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The annual increase in PPI to 0.5% and the return to monthly growth reflect stabilizing input costs, which could feed into future consumer inflation if sustained.
India’s core sector output moderated in June, reflecting a broader cooling in industrial activity.
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Although still positive, infrastructure output slowed significantly from earlier months, signaling potential softness in sectors like cement, steel, and electricity. The figure may add to concerns about the momentum of India's industrial recovery.
Israel’s latest data showed a narrowing trade deficit and an improving labor market, signaling resilience despite ongoing regional and global uncertainty.
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Despite a drop in exports, the overall trade gap narrowed thanks to a sharper decline in imports. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate hit a multi-year low, highlighting a tight labor market that could complicate the Bank of Israel’s policy decisions.
Turkey’s central bank survey in July shows a modest downward revision in year-end inflation expectations, though price pressures remain elevated.
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While inflation expectations have eased slightly, the forecast still reflects persistent price pressures. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) may view this as a signal that its tight monetary stance is beginning to anchor inflation outlooks more firmly.