Turkish economic confidence down in March
Economic confidence index which was 99.1 in February decreased by 0.2% in March to 98.8, the Turkish Statistical Institute said in a statement on Thursday.
Consumer confidence index decreased by 2.9% and became 80.1, retail trade confidence index decreased by 4.4% and became 117.7, construction confidence index decreased by 1.5% and became 88.5 in March compared to the previous month.
On the other hand, real sector (manufacturing industry) confidence index increased by 1.7% and became 104.1, services confidence index increased by 1.1% and became 116.8 in March. (ILKHA)