Borsa Istanbul Surpasses 14,000 Point Threshold: Trade and Iran Lead Global Agenda

Technical Outlook and Sectoral Divergence in Borsa Istanbul The BIST 100 index completed the first trading day of the week with a 0.92% gain, closing at 14,061 points and surpassing critical thresholds.
Fluctuating between 14,019 and 14,190 points during the day, the index recorded a total transaction volume of approximately 190 billion TL.
On a sectoral basis, the financial leasing and factoring index drew attention with an 8.6% increase, while the transportation sector closed the day with a 1.14% loss.
In technical analysis, the levels of 13,991 and 13,821 points are being monitored as main support points in case of potential profit-taking.
On the European front, tensions regarding trade policies are escalating.
The European Parliament decided to suspend the vote on a trade agreement due to uncertainties in the new US tariff approach.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde gave messages aimed at reducing market uncertainty, emphasizing that interest rate decisions will be evaluated independently at each meeting based on data.
Oil Prices and Geopolitical Risks Oil prices are hovering near their highest levels in seven months, influenced by US-Iran nuclear talks and uncertainties in global trade policies.
Experts state that potential steps by the Trump administration regarding Iran and geopolitical developments in the Middle East could continue to put pressure on the markets.
Domestically, the disinflation process and signals of recovery in domestic demand continue to be monitored.
PMI data and industrial production are considered critical indicators for the macroeconomic balances of 2026.