Economy
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US Treasury Plans $6 Billion Bond Buyback
The U.S. Treasury Department will repurchase 10‑ to 20‑year Treasury bonds up to $6 billion, doubling the size of long‑term buy‑back operations to strengthen market liquidity.
Turkey Sigorta Supports Basketball with Long‑Term Partnership
Turkey Sigorta has partnered with the Turkish Basketball Federation to promote basketball through 3x3 tournaments and social projects, reaching 1.2 million insured customers and accelerating digital transformation.
WTO Report: Global Trade to Keep Growing Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty
According to the WTO, global merchandise trade will continue to grow until mid‑2026, even amid geopolitical and political uncertainties.
WTO: Global Trade Maintains Growth Momentum
The WTO's September 2026 report indicates that global goods trade continues to grow despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, with AI investments driving demand.
Borsa Istanbul: BIST 100 Climbs 0.70% to Close at 14,505.48 Points
The BIST 100 index rose 0.70% to 14,505.48 points, while the BIST 30 climbed 0.79% to 17,239.14 points. Sector indices varied, with technology gaining 1.17% and industry falling 1.12%.
Trust in U.S. Government Statements Declines, Survey Data Shows
A recent AP‑NORC and USA Facts survey shows that 53% of Americans no longer trust federal government statements, reflecting a sharp rise in skepticism.
Minister Uraloğlu’s Economic and Election Message in Sivas: We Will Re‑Elect Our President and Continue Our Path
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu visited Sivas’s Gürün district, acknowledged economic difficulties, pledged infrastructure projects, and urged support for President Erdoğan’s re‑election.
BIST 100 Rises 1.33%, Dollar at 48.48 TL; Trade Fair Sector Adds €7.5 Billion; ECB Prepares for Rate Hike; Oil Prices Above $100; Turkey's Rooftop Solar Could Meet 45% of Electricity Demand
The BIST 100 index climbed 1.33% to 14,597.63, while the dollar rose to 48.48 Turkish lira. Turkey’s trade fair sector contributed €7.5 billion to GDP, and the country’s rooftop solar potential could supply 45% of its electricity demand.
Borsa Istanbul Breaks All‑Time Trading Volume Record
The BIST 100 index closed at 14,505.48, up 0.70%, while trading volume reached a record 328.6 billion lira. The banking index rose, the holding index fell, and the chemicals, oil and plastics sector led gains while the IT sector posted the worst performance.
Istanbul Stock Exchange Trading Volume Reaches Record Level, Index Gains 0.70%
The Istanbul Stock Exchange reached a record trading volume of 328.6 billion lira, while the BIST 100 index rose 0.70%. Analysts expect the Central Bank to keep the policy rate at 37%.
BIST 100 Index Climbs to 14,505.48 Points, Trading Volume Breaks Record on Istanbul Stock Exchange
The BIST 100 index closed up 0.70% at 14,505.48 points, while daily trading volume hit a record 328.6 billion TRY.
Non‑Tariff Barrier from Europe: Lack of SKDM Inspector Pressures Cement Sector
The absence of an appointed SKDM inspector is delaying carbon‑emission reports for Turkish cement exporters to Europe, leading to order delays and a shift toward alternative markets.