BIST 100 Starts Day with Decline: Focus on US-Iran Tensions and Economic Data

BIST 100 Opening Data The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul began the last trading day of the week at 13,782.50 points, marking a decrease of 21.71 points or 0.16% compared to the previous close.
An analysis of sector indices shows that the banking index recorded a limited increase of 0.06%, while the holding index saw a decline of 1.22%.
Among the sectors, tourism was the top gainer with a 1.35% rise, whereas the holding sector recorded the most significant loss.
Global Markets and Geopolitical Developments In global markets, tensions between the United States and Iran remain a primary focus for investors.
President Donald Trump stated that the nuclear deal issue with Iran would be clarified within 10 days, warning of negative consequences otherwise.
Economic Data to Watch Analysts indicate that domestic data to be monitored today includes the international investment position, real sector confidence index, and manufacturing capacity utilization rate.
Internationally, U.S.
growth figures and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, along with Germany's Producer Price Index (PPI), will be decisive for market direction.