Brazil Retail Sales Rise 0.2% in September, Beating Expectations

Brazil's retail sales rose 0.2% month-over-month in September, contrary to the 0.2% decline expected by a Reuters survey, and year-over-year growth likely exceeded the 1.0% forecast. The beat suggests resilient domestic consumption, which may support growth but could also add to inflation concerns. The data is a single monthly print, so the trend remains uncertain.

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