2026.09.0915:00:00UTC+00Argentine Consumer Sentiment Slips in September as PCSI Edges Lower

The Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) for Argentina softened in September 2026, signaling a modest deterioration in consumer confidence. The index eased to 37.85 in September from 38.97 in August, based on the latest data updated on 9 September 2026.

On a month-over-month basis, the September reading reflects a decline from the previous month’s level, which itself had been measured in August 2026. The comparison framework indicates that the current figure represents a direct month-to-month move from August to September, while the “previous” reference captures the change from July to August.

Although still below the 40-point threshold, the latest downtick suggests Argentine consumers remain cautious about current and near-term economic conditions, as reflected in the PCSI’s continued positioning in the high-30s range. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent monthly readings closely for signs of whether sentiment stabilizes or continues to weaken into the final quarter of the year.