BIST 100 Index Starts the Day with Limited Decline at 14,158 Points

Opening Data and Sectoral Movements The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul began the day at 14,158.97 points, marking a decrease of 21.52 points or 0.15% compared to the previous close.
While the banking index gained 0.01%, the holding index saw a decline of 1.36%.
Among sector indices, securities investment trusts were the top gainers with a 0.86% increase, while the mining sector experienced the sharpest drop at 1.43%.
On the previous trading day, the BIST 100 index had closed at an all-time high of 14,180.48 points, following a 2.85% rise.
Global Markets and Macroeconomic Agenda Global markets are facing a new wave of selling amid growing concerns regarding artificial intelligence and technology companies.
Investor focus has now shifted to the inflation data scheduled to be released in the United States today.
Markets are currently struggling to find direction as they navigate between macroeconomic data and developments in the technology sector, making decision-making processes more challenging for investors.
Domestic Expectations and Current Account Balance In the domestic market, the balance of payments and the market participants survey will be closely monitored.
According to economist expectations, the current account is projected to show a deficit of $5.362 billion for December.
The current account deficit forecast for the entirety of 2025 stands at $23.753 billion.
Technical Levels Analysts indicate that from a technical perspective, the 14,000 and 13,900 point levels serve as support for the BIST 100 index, while the 14,250 and 14,350 point levels act as resistance.