Brazil Q3 retail sales up 6.3% y/y, 1.6% q/q, Stone survey shows

Brazilian retail sales rose 6.3% in Q3 2026 versus the same period last year, with a 1.6% increase from the prior quarter and 4.7% growth year-to-date, according to a Stone survey. The data suggests resilient consumer demand, though it is a private survey and may not fully align with official statistics. This supports a positive growth outlook for Brazil, though the market impact is moderate given the survey's scope.