Argentina’s retail sales rose 12.6% year-on-year in April 2026 to ARS 560.96 billion. By category, sportswear and accessories posted the strongest gain, rising 25.5%. Food courts, food products, and kiosks increased 22.3%, while stationery and bookstores rose 27.9%. Entertainment and leisure advanced 26.5%, and perfumes and pharmacies recorded one of the strongest gains at 31.9%. Clothing, footwear, and leather goods rose a more modest 5.3%. In contrast, electronics, appliances, and computing sales fell 10.9%. By region, sales in Buenos Aires rose 20.9%, while the 24 districts of Greater Buenos Aires posted a 6.5% increase. The Pampas region recorded a 12.7% gain, while the Cuyo region rose 17.6%. Meanwhile, the Northern and Patagonia regions posted increases of 3.3% and 10.3%, respectively.

Argentina Retail Sales Rise In April

Gold is down by 2.12%

The Ibovespa was virtually unchanged at 168,334 on Friday in a session marked by lighter global liquidity, as investors monitored developments in the Middle East. Peace talks between the US and Iran were postponed. The discussions, scheduled to take place in Switzerland and aimed at addressing Iran’s nuclear program following a recently signed memorandum of understanding, were delayed, adding fresh uncertainty over the timeline of negotiations seen as key to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and normalizing oil flows. Oil prices rebounded modestly, reviving concerns over energy-driven inflation. Bond yields moved higher in response, renewing concerns over borrowing costs. Heavyweight banks traded lower, with Itaú down 1.5% and Bradesco falling 0.7%. Meanwhile, utilities advanced, with Axia up 0.6%. Vale also gained 1% as iron ore prices held firm.

Ibovespa Closes Near Flat as US-Iran Talks Stall

The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.3% to close at 34,857 on Friday as investors reacted to the suspension of US-Iran talks. The discussions, aimed at addressing Iran’s nuclear program following a recently signed memorandum of understanding, were delayed, while the Federal Reserve’s surprise hawkish shift earlier in the week continued to weigh on sentiment. Financial stocks traded mixed, with RBC down 0.4% and TD Bank up 0.4%. Brookfield edged higher amid reports it is the frontrunner to acquire a controlling stake in XpFibre. Mining stocks moved lower as gold prices extended losses, with WPM down 4.8%, Agnico Eagle losing 2%, and Barrick falling 1.6%. Energy stocks were mixed amid uncertainty over US-Iran diplomacy, with Canadian Natural rising 1.2%, while Imperial Oil shed 0.6%.

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Argentina Retail Sales Rise In April

Gold is down by 2.12%

Ibovespa Closes Near Flat as US-Iran Talks Stall

TSX Slips on US-Iran Uncertainty