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Monday, 9 November 2026English edition
The Geopolitician

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Turkish consumer confidence shows positive trends

Turkey's consumer confidence index has risen, indicating improved economic outlook and expectations for household finances.

No new coverage since 24 September 2026.

The story so far as of 24 September 2026

On September 22, 2026, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) reported a 1.3% increase in the consumer confidence index for September, reaching 91.9, the highest since July 2018. This increase reflected improved expectations for household financial situations and the general economic outlook. On September 24, TÜİK released sectoral confidence indices, showing a 1.1% rise in the retail trade sector, attributed to higher sales expectations, while the construction sector experienced a 0.2% decline due to ongoing challenges.

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Coverage, day by day

  1. Markets

    Retail Confidence Rises, Construction Falls

    Impact Retailers benefit from increased confidence, while construction firms face a slight decline in sectoral confidence.

    Sources: Anadolu Agency ↗, Cumhuriyet.com.tr: Son Dakika ↗

  2. Markets

    Consumer Confidence Index Rises to 91.9

    Impact Retailers and consumer goods companies may see increased consumer spending due to rising confidence.

    Sources: Haber Turk ↗, InternetHaber.com ↗, Cumhuriyet ↗

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