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Categories: BUSINESS

Turkey inflation high, investment muted

Entities: Fatih Keresteci · Turkish Civil Code · Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic · Alışveriş Merkezleri ve Yatırımcıları Derneği (Association of Shopping Centres & · Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK)

Overview

Inflation in Turkey continues to trend lower from its 2022 peak yet remains in the high double‑digit range. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) kept its policy rate at 37 % and reaffirmed an interim 2026 year‑end inflation target of 24 %, while projecting 15 % by end‑2027 and 9 % by end‑2028.

Industrial production in May 2026 showed virtually no year‑on‑year growth and a 2.9 % month‑on‑month decline, driven by a 12.7 % drop in capital‑goods output and an 11.5 % fall in mid‑high‑technology production. High‑technology output rose 7.9 % YoY but its contribution to total output remains limited.

Consumer‑facing data highlighted persistent pressure. The Shopping Centres and Investors Association reported a 3.15 % YoY fall in the June visitor index, an 11.53 % slide from May – the weakest June performance in four years – and an 8.5 % real‑terms revenue decline as inflation ran at 32.11 %. Nominal per‑square‑metre revenue rose 20.9 %.

Food prices accelerated sharply in July 2026, with annual food inflation reaching 32.8 % after a 0.93 % monthly increase. Prices surged for fresh peppers, dried onion, bakery items and soft drinks, while watermelon, fresh beans, cucumber, chicken and eggs fell.

July confidence indexes showed modest sectoral shifts: services confidence up 1.4 %, construction up 0.6 %, and retail trade down 1.6 %. Analysts stress that sustained lower rates and credible, trust‑building policies are needed to revive production, investment and broader economic confidence.

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Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Turkey's food inflation spikes to 32.8% in July 2026

    TEPAV says July 2026 food inflation in Turkey hit 0.93% monthly and 32.8% annually, with fruit/veg price drops and rises in peppers, bakery goods and drinks; Northern Cyprus saw 1.01% monthly inflation.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Turkey's shopping centre visitor index drops as revenue growth lags inflation

    June 2026 Turkey shopping centre visitor index fell 3.15% YoY, real revenue dropped 8.5% against 32% inflation; July confidence index shows services up, retail down.

  3. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Turkey's inflation stays double‑digit as industrial output stalls

    Turkey's inflation remains in high double‑digits despite a slight decline, while May 2026 industrial output barely grew and fell 2.9% month‑on‑month, led by drops in capital and mid‑tech goods.

  4. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Turkey sees falling inflation expectations as investment appetite weakens

    Turkey's finance minister reports falling inflation expectations, while business leaders note weakening investment appetite, SME financing strains, and calls for lower interest rates.

  5. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey inflation eases slightly in June as energy prices fall

    Turkey's June inflation report shows a modest dip in overall consumer prices, led by a 0.91 % fall in energy costs and slower service price growth.

Sources

apjii.or.id · ayancikgazetesi.com · cumhuriyet.com.tr · doviz.com · dunya.com · ekonomist.com.tr · ekz.ch · finansgundem.com · gazeteabc.com · gzt.com · halktv.com.tr · internethaber.com · karar.com · kibrisnethaber.com · medyagazete.com · merhabahaber.com · noktahaberyorum.com · paratic.com · planestrainstrains.com · tasinmazhaber.com

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