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.

TurkStat Announces February 2026 Confidence Indices: Retail Rises, Construction Declines

Upward Momentum in the Retail Trade Sector According to February 2026 data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the seasonally adjusted retail trade sector confidence index increased by 2.9 percent compared to the previous month, reaching a level of 115.9.
This upward movement in the sector is considered a reflection of the recovery in domestic demand balances and improvements in sales expectations.
Sector representatives' cautious approach to current market conditions and specific sectoral dynamics played a decisive role in shaping these indices.
In contrast, the construction sector recorded a decline, reflecting shifting sentiment within the industry for the month of February.

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