Real sector confidence rises in May

Türkiye’s real sector confidence improved in May, while capacity utilization in the manufacturing industry edged higher, Central Bank data has shown.

The seasonally adjusted Real Sector Confidence Index rose 2.4 points from the previous month to 101.0 in May. The unadjusted index increased 2.7 points to 103.3.

Assessments on the general business outlook, export orders for the next three months, employment expectations, current total orders, production volume and fixed capital investment supported the increase in the index.

By contrast, assessments on current stocks of finished goods had a negative effect on the index.