Borsa Istanbul Starts Day with Losses: BIST 100 Index at 14,011 Points

Opening Figures for the BIST 100 Index The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul entered the trading day on February 24, 2026, at 14,011.20 points, representing a decrease of 50.52 points or 0.36% compared to the previous close.
The index had completed the previous trading day with a 0.92% increase, closing at the 14,061.71 level.
Sectoral Outlook and Losses At the market opening, the banking index lost 0.40%, while the holding index saw a value loss of 1.63%.
Among sector indices, tourism was the highest gainer with an 0.84% increase, while the holding sector was recorded as the biggest decliner.
Tariff and AI Uncertainty in Global Markets Global markets are following a mixed course due to U.S.
President Donald Trump's aggressive stance on customs tariffs and concerns regarding the artificial intelligence sector.
While the tariff agenda in the U.S.
continues to put pressure on markets, Trump's harsh warnings to countries acting through judicial decisions regarding customs duties have increased risk perception.
Technical Levels and Expectations Analysts state that technical levels in the BIST 100 index and news flow from global markets are being closely monitored.
In the index, which started the new week by diverging positively from global markets, the tariff agenda and macroeconomic data are expected to be decisive in determining the short-term direction.