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Manufacturing Capacity Utilization Rate Falls to 74% in February
According to Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye data, the manufacturing industry capacity utilization rate decreased to 74.0% on a seasonally adjusted basis and 73.5% on an unadjusted basis in February.
Number of Foreign Visitors to Turkey Increases by 3.48% in January
According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreign visitors to Turkey rose by 3.48% year-on-year in January, reaching a total of 2,246,639.
Minister Kacır Announces: 2026 Applications for Local Development Move to Begin on March 2
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced the 2026 schedule for the Local Development Move Program, offering up to 301 million TL in cash support and tax incentives for value-added investments across 81 provinces.
ND-PPI Increases by 35.12% Annually in January: TurkStat Data Released
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data, the Non-Domestic Producer Price Index (ND-PPI) rose by 35.12% annually and 4.06% monthly in January 2026.
New Regulation for EV Charging Stations from EPDK: Credit Card and Single Price Mandate
The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has issued a new regulation to enhance transparency in electric vehicle charging services, mandating credit card payments by 2026 and a single price tariff for AC and DC units.
Publication of Turkey's External Debt Statistics to be Transferred to CBRT in 2026
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) will take over the publication of the country's external debt statistics from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance starting March 12, 2026. This move aims to ensure full compliance with international methodologies and enhance data consistency across financial reports.
Real Sector Confidence Index Rises to 104.1 in February
According to Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye data, the seasonally adjusted Real Sector Confidence Index increased by 1.1 points in February to reach 104.1.
India Officially Joins Global Semiconductor Alliance Pax Silica
India has formally joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, a strategic alliance aimed at securing global semiconductor supply chains and advancing artificial intelligence infrastructure.
TurkStat: Employment Index Rose by 1.1 Percent in the Last Quarter of 2023
According to Turkish Statistical Institute data, the employment index for industry, construction, and trade-service sectors increased by 1.1% annually and 0.3% quarterly in the fourth quarter of 2023.
UK Retail Sales See Fastest Growth in 20 Months: January Expectations Exceeded
UK retail sales volumes rose by 1.8% in January, marking the highest growth rate in 20 months and significantly outperforming market expectations.
Publication of Turkey's External Debt Statistics Transferred to CBRT
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) will take over the publication of external debt statistics starting March 12, 2026, introducing methodological updates and a new household expectation survey.
JPMorgan Outlines Critical Tariff Scenarios for S&P 500
Ahead of a US Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs, JPMorgan has released a scenario analysis detailing potential market reactions for the S&P 500.