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Report published August 13, 2026

Goldman Sachs Analysis: Brazil Core & Broad Retail Sales (June 2026)

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Report date
August 13, 2026
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Authors / editors: Alberto Ramos

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Brazil's core retail sales printed at a stronger-than-expected +0.5% mom sa in June, whereas broad retail sales dropped 1.0% mom sa. Robust fiscal transfers and strong real disposable income gains support income-sensitive spending, offsetting drags from high credit costs.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Brazil's core/control retail sales rose 0.5% mom sa in June, outperforming Bloomberg consensus expectations of 0.0% mom sa.
  • 2.Broad retail sales declined 1.0% mom sa in June, marked by weaknesses in clothing & footwear (-2.6% mom sa) and fuel & lubricants (-1.7% mom sa).
  • 3.Divergence remains clear between credit-sensitive sectors (-1.7% mom sa) and income-sensitive sectors (+0.5% mom sa), reflecting tight monetary conditions versus fiscal support and labor gains.

Table of Contents

  • Bottom Line
  • KEY NUMBERS (June)
  • DETAILS
  • Weak Broad Retail Sales in June
  • Moderating Retail Activity

Report data

Weak Broad Retail Sales in June

MetricEstimateContext
Core/Control Retail Sales0.5 % mom saAbove consensus forecast of 0.0% mom sa
Broad Retail Sales-1.0 % mom saAbove consensus forecast of -1.4% mom sa
Gross Household Real Disposable Income2.5 % yoy (3mma)Expanded 2.5% yoy in June compared to 4.6% yoy a year ago
Source: IBGE, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research; Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Alberto Ramos

Reported Data Context

  • Core/Control Retail Sales: 0.5 % mom sa (2026-06) · Source: IBGE, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
  • Broad Retail Sales: -1.0 % mom sa (2026-06) · Source: IBGE, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
  • Gross Household Real Disposable Income: 2.5 % yoy (3mma) (2026-06) · Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Themes

Brazil Retail Sales TrendsFiscal Transfers and Real Income Support for Consumption

Regions

Latin AmericaBrazil