empty
 
 

2026.07.1612:00:00UTC+00Brazil Retail Sales Edge Back to Growth in May After April Slump

Brazil’s retail sector returned to marginal growth in May, with sales inching up 0.1% month-over-month, according to data updated on 16 July 2026. The modest increase follows a sharp 1.5% month-on-month contraction previously recorded, signaling a tentative stabilization in consumer activity.

The figures are based on a month-over-month comparison, where the current 0.1% reading reflects the change in May relative to April, while the prior -1.5% result captured April’s decline compared with March. Although the rebound is slight, the move back into positive territory suggests that the worst of the recent pullback in Brazilian retail spending may be easing, offering a cautious sign of resilience in domestic demand.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $4000 more!
    In July we raffle $4000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback