Turkey’s Economic Confidence Index increased to 101.3 in September 2026 from 100.6 in August, remaining above the 100 threshold for a second consecutive month and reaching its highest level since June 2023. The improvement pointed to a more positive outlook, led by gains in retail trade and consumer confidence. Retail trade confidence rose 1.1% to 111.3, while consumer confidence climbed 1.3% to 91.9 but remained below 100. Manufacturing confidence edged up 0.1% to 102.5, and services confidence was unchanged at 111.9. Construction confidence fell 0.2% to 83.0, staying below the neutral threshold.