INDEC: Business Confidence Index in Supermarkets Reaches 1.3%

Argentina's National Statistics Institute (INDEC) reported a positive Business Confidence Index of 1.3% for the supermarkets and wholesale sector, based on a February 2026 survey and March-May expectations.

The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) has released the Business Confidence Index (ICE) for the supermarkets and wholesale stores sector. According to the evaluation for February 2026 and expectations for March-May 2026, the index stands at a positive 1.3%. This result is based on a survey of business owners' opinions. The survey included three key questions: an assessment of the current business situation, expectations for the upcoming quarter, and an evaluation of the current level of stock. The answers to these questions formed the basis for calculating the index. INDEC explained that the Business Confidence Index can range from -100% to 100%.

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