Turkey’s manufacturing industry confidence index rose to 100.8 in October 2025 from 100.2 in the previous month, marking the highest level since May. The increase was mainly driven by stronger sentiment in the current stock of finished goods (101.2 vs 98.5 in September), total amount of orders (84 vs 82), the general business situation (92.4 vs 90.9), and fixed investment expenditure (107.5 vs 106.5). At the same time, confidence improved in total orders over the past three months (101.4 vs 101.2). However, forward-looking indicators softened, as declines in export orders (110.3 vs 112.2) and volume of output (110.1 vs 98.5) offset a modest uptick in employment outlook (99.6 vs 99.3).