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TÜİK Announces February Confidence Indices: Increase in Retail Trade, Decrease in Construction
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, the retail trade confidence index rose by 2.9% in February, while the services sector remained stable and construction saw a decline.
BTP Sivas Provincial Chairman Ömer Aslan: "The Solution to the Economic Bottleneck is the National Economy Model"
Independent Turkey Party (BTP) Sivas Provincial Chairman Ömer Aslan met with local tradesmen and citizens to discuss economic challenges, asserting that the National Economy Model is the only solution to the current crisis.
Scrappage Incentive Regulation on Turkish Parliament Agenda: Only Domestically Produced Vehicles Included
A new scrappage incentive regulation has been submitted to the Turkish Parliament to support domestic production and modernize the vehicle fleet. The incentive will exclusively apply to vehicles manufactured within Turkey.
TurkStat Announces February Sectoral Confidence Indices: Retail Rises, Construction Declines
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data, the confidence index rose by 2.9% in the retail trade sector in February, while it decreased by 2.1% in the construction sector; the services sector remained stable.
TurkStat Announces February 2026 Confidence Indices: Retail Rises, Construction Declines
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released the confidence indices for the services, retail trade, and construction sectors for February 2026, highlighting an increase in retail confidence and a decline in construction.
Ministry of Trade: Halal Certificates of 2,500 Businesses Secured
The Ministry of Trade announced that over 2,500 businesses now have officially secured halal certificates following 128 accreditation decisions by the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK).
US Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Customs Tariffs: A New Era in Global Trade
The US Supreme Court has ruled that tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under the IEEPA are illegal, a decision expected to boost exporters like China and India while shifting global trade dynamics.
New Week Expectations for Borsa Istanbul: Opening Analysis from Dr. Nuri Sevgen
Dr. Nuri Sevgen and Berfin Çipa analyzed Borsa Istanbul's opening expectations and critical economic data for the upcoming week on the "Towards the Opening in Markets" program.
Minister Çiftçi Delivers Message of Determination at JÖAK Iftar: "Security as Strong as a Strong Economy"
Meeting with JÖAK personnel at an iftar dinner, Minister Çiftçi emphasized the strategic importance of domestic defense initiatives and a robust security structure within the "Century of Türkiye" vision.
Economy Desk: Global Risks and Weekly Market Expectations
In the Economy Desk program hosted by Talip Aktaş and Berfin Çipa, expert guests Maruf Buzcugil and Dr. Burcu Ünüvar evaluated the impact of global risks on markets and expectations for the coming week.
BIST 100 Index Starts the Week Higher: Positive Trend Led by Mining Sector
The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul opened the week with a 1.13% gain, reaching 14,092.16 points and diverging positively from global markets. The mining sector emerged as the top performer during the opening session.
Turkey to Become Global Diplomacy Hub in 2026: NATO and COP31 Summits
Turkey is set to host major international events in 2026, including the NATO Leaders Summit and the COP31 Climate Summit, positioning the country at the center of global security and environmental policy.