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Turkish August Inflation Below Expectations at 1.84% Monthly, 31.51% Yearly

Turkey's August inflation came in below market expectations at 1.84% monthly and 31.51% yearly.

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As of 2026-09-03 08:10 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced on September 3, 2026 that consumer prices in Turkey rose 1.84% monthly and 31.51% yearly in August. [1] ENAG calculated that the Consumer Price Index (E-TÜFE) increased by 2.24% on a monthly basis in August 2026. [2] The Independent Inflation Research Group (ENAG), composed of independent academics and economists, released inflation data for August 2026. [3] Economist Murat Sağman stated that the August inflation rate was slightly below market expectations and compared figures from TÜİK, ENAG, and the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İTO). [4] Professor Dr. Emre Alkin stated that the 'easy months' of inflation fighting are over and efforts will intensify to bring the annual rate below 30%. [5] The ENAG index reported an August monthly inflation of 2.24% and a yearly inflation of 49.03%, while the İTO reported 1.66% monthly and 34.96% yearly. [6] The data was released via ENAG's social media account on September 3, 2026. [7]
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  1. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced on September 3, 2026 that consumer prices in Turkey rose 1.84% monthly and 31.51% yearly in August. · Ekonomim
  2. ENAG calculated that the Consumer Price Index (E-TÜFE) increased by 2.24% on a monthly basis in August 2026. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  3. The Independent Inflation Research Group (ENAG), composed of independent academics and economists, released inflation data for August 2026. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
  4. Economist Murat Sağman stated that the August inflation rate was slightly below market expectations and compared figures from TÜİK, ENAG, and the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İTO). · Ekonomim
  5. Professor Dr. Emre Alkin stated that the 'easy months' of inflation fighting are over and efforts will intensify to bring the annual rate below 30%. · Ekonomim
  6. The ENAG index reported an August monthly inflation of 2.24% and a yearly inflation of 49.03%, while the İTO reported 1.66% monthly and 34.96% yearly. · Ekonomim
  7. The data was released via ENAG's social media account on September 3, 2026. · YENİ ASYA - Gerçekten haber verir
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