CBRT October 2026 Survey: Gold and Real Estate Stand Out in Investment Preferences

According to the results of the October 2026 Household Expectation Survey published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), gold and real estate stood out in households' investment preferences. A decrease was recorded in participants' 12-month-ahead annual inflation expectations.

The results of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey's October 2026 Household Expectation Survey have been announced. In the survey conducted between October 7 and 15, 2026, with the participation of 3,152 households, participants were able to select a maximum of two options regarding their investment preferences. According to the data, the proportion of those stating they would buy gold increased by 0.3 points to 43.3 percent, taking the top spot. Meanwhile, the proportion of those saying they would prefer to buy a house, shop, or land rose by 2 points to 35.6 percent.

The survey results also included data regarding households' inflation expectations. Accordingly, the 12-month-ahead annual inflation expectation decreased by 1.85 points compared to the previous month, falling to 43.75 percent.