Turkey’s Economic Confidence Index retreated in March 2026, sliding below the neutral 100 threshold and signaling a deterioration in overall sentiment across the economy. The index fell to 97.90 in March from 100.70 in February 2026, according to data updated on 30 March 2026.
The move from above to below 100 suggests that optimism among consumers and businesses has weakened, with respondents on balance turning more cautious about current conditions and the outlook. While the decline is modest in absolute terms, the break of the 100 level is closely watched by markets and policymakers as a barometer of shifting confidence in Turkey’s economic trajectory.