Buenos Aires Vacant Storefronts Up 4% YoY, Down 2.4% in Last Two Months

Vacant commercial spaces in Buenos Aires rose 4% year-over-year in July-August, but declined 2.4% from the prior two months, per CAC survey of 284 inactive stores. The mixed trend suggests ongoing retail weakness with early signs of stabilization. This is a local economic indicator with limited direct market impact.