MÜSİAD's Özdemir: Turkey's Strategic Shift Amid De-Inflation

Turkish industry leader Burhan Özdemir, the President of MÜSİAD, announced on 19 July 2026 that the second half of 2026 will be shaped around the core expectations of "steady de-inflation, predictable financial conditions, and the strengthening of selective financing mechanisms".

Sustaining De-Inflation: Turkey’s New Economic Trajectory

■Inflation target maintained at 4% and consumer price index falling to 3% annually;

■Central Bank’s policy rate held at 13.25%;

■Current account deficit reduced by 2.5% and reserves rising to $70 billion.

Predictable Financial Conditions: Illuminating Investors’ Shadows

■15% increase in credit market liquidity;

■Short‑term interest rates fell by 0.75%;

■Market volatility decreased by 20%.

Selective Financing Mechanisms: The Miracle Boosting Investment Capacity

■Launch of a $5 billion special credit fund for SMEs;

■30% tax cuts for high‑value‑added sectors;

■Expansion of export‑finance guarantees to $3 million.

Geopolitical Risks: Strategic Goals for the New Economic Era

■10% reduction in energy supply risk;

■5% decrease in logistics costs;

■8% improvement in critical raw‑material access.

Turkey’s Global Position: Competitive Edge and Investment Appeal

■$2 billion planned investment in digital transformation projects;

■$1.5 billion incentive package for green transition;

■Expected 25% rise in foreign capital flows.

MÜSİAD’s vision signals a strategic transformation for Turkey’s long‑term growth. Sustained de‑inflation and predictable financial conditions will restore investor confidence, while selective financing mechanisms will catalyze productive investment. Effective management of geopolitical risks and enhancement of global competitiveness indicate that Turkey will solidify its economic balance in 2026.