Concern over low consumption spreads among business leaders
Two reports indicate that the pronounced slump is viewed as the main impediment to company growth La entrada Concern over low consumption spreads among business leaders se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Recent surveys conducted in Argentina indicate that low consumer spending and economic uncertainty are growing concerns for business leaders. The Business Climate Index (ICE) found that nearly 42% of respondents believe demand is the main factor influencing business growth. A separate Business Trends Survey by INDEC revealed that 61% of participants reported low demand as a limiting factor to expanding their activities, a 3% increase from the previous survey in April.
Despite this, some business owners, like Mercado Libre founder Marcos Galperín, dispute the accuracy of the CAME index, citing the growth in online transactions on his platform. The Argentine retail sales index published by the CAME showed a 4% decrease in July compared to the previous year, while the Consumption Indicator from the Chamber of Commerce reported a 1% year-over-year decline in June and a 0.9% drop so far in 2026.
The employment situation in Argentina is also deteriorating, with unemployment rising to 7.8% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 7.7% the previous year, and informal employment accounting for 44.2% of all workers, the highest level since late 2023.
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