Central Bank's 28 percent inflation forecast for 2026 draws backlash on social media
The Central Bank's update of its year-end 2026 inflation forecast to 28 percent has become the focus of criticism on social media.
The announcement that the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has updated its year-end 2026 inflation forecast to 28 percent has sparked debate on social media.
In a post shared on X, the Central Bank's forecast was met with criticism, noting that annual inflation in January of this year was 30.65 percent.
The post included the following remarks regarding the Central Bank's inflation outlook: "They aren't making forecasts; they are reading fortunes. There is no sense of shame or embarrassment anyway."
Inflation forecasts are closely monitored in terms of monetary policy, wage increases, market expectations, and household purchasing power. For this reason, every update the Central Bank makes to its targets and forecasts finds a wide resonance in economic circles and among the public.
News Source: 12punto
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