Turkey Economic Confidence Rises to 4-Month High

The Economic Confidence Index in Turkey rose to 98.9 in June 2026 from 97.2 in the previous month, reaching its highest level since February as all five sub-indices posted monthly increases. Consumer confidence recorded the strongest improvement, with the index rising 2.5% month over month to 87.9 from 85.8 in May. The manufacturing confidence index increased to 102 from 101, the services confidence index climbed to 110.5 from 109, the retail trade confidence index edged up to 112.8 from 112.5, and the construction confidence index rose to 83 from 82.1. Despite the broad-based improvement, the economic confidence index remained below the 100 threshold, suggesting a still pessimistic outlook for the general economic situation.

The Economic Confidence Index in Turkey rose to 97.2 in May 2026 from 96.4 in the previous month. The real sector confidence index increased to 101.0 from 98.6, marking a solid 2.4% monthly gain and moving above the neutral 100 level. Retail trade confidence also strengthened, rising to 112.5 from 111.6, while consumer confidence edged up slightly to 85.8 from 85.5. In contrast, the services sector index declined to 109.0 from 109.7, suggesting a mild cooling in activity expectations. Construction confidence also fell more sharply to 82.1 from 83.6, pointing to continued weakness in the sector. Despite the overall improvement, the economic confidence index remained below the 100 threshold, indicating a still pessimistic outlook for the general economic situation.

The Economic Confidence Index in Turkey fell to 96.4 in April 2026 from 97.9 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading in nine months, as most confidence indicators declined. Confidence in the real sector dropped to 98.6 from 100, while the retail trade sector outlook deteriorated, falling to 111.6 from 113.6. The services sector index also slipped to 109.7 from 113.2. In contrast, consumer sentiment strengthened, with the index inching up to 85.5 from 85, while construction sector confidence improved to 83.6 from 80.6.