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03 Sep 2026, 09:10
Turkey Inflation Eases Slightly Below Forecasts in August
Turkey’s consumer inflation came in slightly below market expectations in August, although monthly price pressures remained elevated.
The Consumer Price Index rose 1.84% month over month, below the 1.93% consensus estimate but slightly faster than the 1.78% increase recorded in July. The figures show that prices continued to rise at a substantial monthly pace despite the downside surprise relative to forecasts.
Annual inflation stood at 31.51% in August, also slightly below the market consensus of 31.62%. The reading indicates that Turkey’s broader disinflation process is continuing, even as persistent monthly price increases underline the challenges facing policymakers in bringing inflation sustainably lower.
For the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, the softer-than-expected headline figures could provide some support for further monetary easing. However, the acceleration in monthly inflation from July suggests policymakers may remain cautious about the pace of rate cuts, particularly as they monitor domestic demand, inflation expectations and the Turkish lira.
Turkey’s consumer inflation came in slightly below market expectations in August, although monthly price pressures remained elevated.
The Consumer Price Index rose 1.84% month over month, below the 1.93% consensus estimate but slightly faster than the 1.78% increase recorded in July. The figures show that prices continued to rise at a substantial monthly pace despite the downside surprise relative to forecasts.
Annual inflation stood at 31.51% in August, also slightly below the market consensus of 31.62%. The reading indicates that Turkey’s broader disinflation process is continuing, even as persistent monthly price increases underline the challenges facing policymakers in bringing inflation sustainably lower.
For the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, the softer-than-expected headline figures could provide some support for further monetary easing. However, the acceleration in monthly inflation from July suggests policymakers may remain cautious about the pace of rate cuts, particularly as they monitor domestic demand, inflation expectations and the Turkish lira.
