Geopolitical Shock in Borsa Istanbul: BIST 100 Index Drops 3.20 Percent

Sharp Decline in BIST 100 Index The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul closed the day with a sharp decline due to escalating global geopolitical risks and widespread selling pressure.
The index fell by 3.20 percent compared to the previous close, retreating to the 13,804.21 point level.
While total trading volume reflected the market's volatility, the cautious stance of investors played a significant role in pricing.
Sectoral Distribution and Losses Among sector indices, financial leasing and factoring stood out positively as the only group to rise, gaining 0.32 percent.
In contrast, insurance, holding, and investment trust indices were among the biggest losers, each dropping by 4.57 percent.
Geopolitical Activity in Global Markets In global markets, news regarding tensions between the United States and Iran remains the primary focus for investors.
The U.S.
military shipments to bases in the region and the commencement of a joint naval exercise by Iran and Russia in the Sea of Oman were key factors suppressing risk appetite.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called for restraint from all parties, expressing hope that issues would be resolved through diplomatic channels.
Economic Data and Technical Outlook According to domestic data, the consumer confidence index rose by 2.3 percent in February to reach 85.7.
Short-term external debt stock decreased by 0.3 percent compared to the previous quarter, totaling $165.7 billion as of the fourth quarter of 2025.
Analysts note that technically, the 13,600 and 13,500 point levels serve as support for the BIST 100 index, while 13,900 and 14,000 points act as resistance levels.
Tomorrow, markets will monitor the domestic real sector confidence index and manufacturing capacity utilization rates.
Internationally, global PMI data, German producer inflation, and U.S.
growth figures will be on investors' radars.