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Foreign Producer Price Index Increases by 35.12% Annually in January
According to TurkStat data, the Foreign Producer Price Index (F-PPI) rose by 4.06% monthly and 35.12% annually in January 2026.
Real Sector Confidence Index Rises to 104.1 in February
According to Central Bank of Turkey data, the seasonally adjusted real sector confidence index increased by 1.1 points to 104.1 in February, while the manufacturing capacity utilization rate saw a decline.
BIST 100 Starts Day with Decline Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Key Economic Data
Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 index opened the final trading day of the week down 0.16% at 13,782.50 points, driven by escalating US-Iran tensions and global market risks.
Record Foreign Inflow into Japanese Government Bonds: 6 Trillion Yen Entry in January
Foreign investors poured 6.04 trillion yen into Japanese government bonds in January, marking the second-highest monthly inflow since 2004 amid strong economic data.
Fitch Ratings Sets 'Neutral' 2026 Outlook for Turkish Financial Sector
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'neutral' outlook to Turkey's financial sector for 2026, citing the benefits of tight economic policies and stable capital buffers in banking.
Fitch Ratings Announces "Neutral" Outlook for Turkey's Financial Sector for 2026
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has set a neutral outlook for Turkey's financial sector for 2026, highlighting capital adequacy in banking and profitability in insurance.
Fitch Ratings Sets 'Neutral' Outlook for Turkish Financial Sector in 2026
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'neutral' outlook to Turkey's financial sector for 2026, citing manageable risks and sufficient capital buffers in banking.
BIST 30 Index Contract Starts the Day with 0.1% Increase in VIOP
The February BIST 30 index contract at Borsa Istanbul's Futures and Options Market (VIOP) opened at 15,433.00 points, marking a 0.1% increase from the previous close.
Gold Prices Surge: Gram Gold Reaches 7,082 Lira Level
Gold prices continue to rise driven by escalating global geopolitical risks and US economic data, with gram gold trading at 7,082 lira as markets monitor the Fed's interest rate trajectory.
Borsa Istanbul Issues Warning Over Non-Compliant Granulated Silver Sales
Borsa Istanbul has warned market participants against the sale of granulated silver through unauthorized channels and in violation of standards, stating that legal action will be taken against such transactions.
Lagarde Responds to Resignation Rumors: "I Will Remain in Office Until the End of 2027"
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has dismissed rumors of an early resignation linked to political uncertainty in France, confirming she intends to complete her full eight-year term.
Goldman Sachs Announces 2026 Gold Forecast: Gold Could Reach $5,400 Per Ounce
Goldman Sachs predicts that gold prices will reach $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2026, driven by increasing central bank demand and Federal Reserve interest rate policies.