Economy
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Filiz Eryılmaz: Tariff Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risks Drive Gold Demand
Pusula Yatırım Chief Economist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Filiz Eryılmaz stated that investors are turning to safe havens amid uncertainty from US tariff processes and geopolitical risks, supporting gold prices.
Diesel Prices Expected to Rise by 2.40 TL
A significant price hike of 2.40 TL for diesel is expected to take effect this Tuesday due to global market fluctuations and exchange rate volatility.
Eurasian Development Bank Calls for Strategic Investment from Turkish Companies
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is expanding its cooperation with Turkish companies on infrastructure and logistics projects along the Middle Corridor, aiming to build on Turkey's $18.6 billion investment volume in the region.
Contradiction in Female Labor Force in TÜİK Unemployment Data: Decrease Not Driven by Employment
While Turkey's unemployment rate fell to 8.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, economist Seyfettin Gürsel warns that the decline among women is due to their withdrawal from the labor market rather than job creation.
Retiree Holiday Bonus Increase on Cabinet Agenda: 3 Formulas and Payment Schedule
The Presidential Cabinet is meeting to discuss an increase in retiree holiday bonuses, with three potential scenarios including a rise to 6,000 TL and payments expected by mid-March.
BETAM: Household Inflation Expectations Drop by 4.5 Points in February
According to Bahçeşehir University Economic and Social Research Center (BETAM) data, household inflation expectations for 12 months ahead fell by 4.5 points to 50.8% in February 2026.
Retiree Protest in Kartal: Demand for 45,000 Lira Minimum Pension
Members of the United Retirees Union gathered in Istanbul's Kartal district to protest the rising cost of living, demanding that the minimum pension be increased to 45,000 TL.
Treasury-Backed Guaranteed Loans Approach 1 Trillion Lira
According to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the total amount of loans provided to businesses reached 995.1 billion lira as of February 6, with guarantees totaling 834.2 billion lira.
32 Years of Mobile Communication in Turkey: 5G Era to Begin on April 1
Marking 32 years since the first mobile phone call, Turkey is preparing to transition to 5G technology on April 1, promising data speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second.
TurkStat Announces February 2024 Confidence Indices: Rise in Retail Trade, Decline in Construction
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data, the confidence index rose by 2.9% in the retail trade sector and fell by 2.1% in the construction sector in February, while the services sector remained unchanged.
Construction Production Index Reached Historical Record Level in December 2025
Turkey's construction production index rose by 7.5 percent annually in the final month of 2025, reaching an all-time high of 150.4 points.
7 People to be Employed in Konya Following INSURE Project Pastry Training
A pastry training course funded by the European Union under the INSURE project has concluded in Konya, with seven successful trainees set to be employed in the sector.