The economic confidence index remained flat at 99.5 in December

In the same period, the consumer confidence index decreased by 1.8% as monthly to 83.5. In contrast, the real Sector (Manufacturing Industry) confidence index increased by 0.5% to 103.7.

When sectoral confidence indices are examined, the services confidence index increased by 0.4% in December to 112.3, while the retail trade confidence index increased by 1.1% to 115.4.

On the other hand, the construction confidence index decreased by 0.5% in December to 84.5. The data indicate that weakness on the consumer side continues, while the relatively positive trend in the real sector and services has been maintained.