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Fitch Ratings Sets Turkey's 2026 Outlook to "Neutral": Election and Inflation Risks Persist
International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has announced a "neutral" outlook for Turkey's financial and public sectors for 2026, citing election cycles, high inflation, and regulatory changes in banking.
Bitcoin Approaches $68,000 as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Pressure Weigh on Markets
Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery near the $68,000 mark, but escalating US-Iran tensions and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance continue to dampen investor appetite for risk assets.
Stephen Miran Lowers Rate Cut Expectation to 100 Basis Points
Fed Governor Stephen Miran has reduced his projected interest rate cuts for the year from 150 to 100 basis points, citing the resilience of the U.S. economy and a strong labor market.
Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Hit Borsa Istanbul: Sharp Decline in BIST 100
Borsa Istanbul dropped 3.2% as global markets faced a sell-off triggered by Middle East tensions and Brent oil prices surpassing $72. Turkey's credit default swap (CDS) risk premium rose to 228 basis points amid the regional instability.
February 20, 2026 Turkey Agenda: Busy Schedule for President Erdoğan and Cabinet Members
President Erdoğan's foundation promotion program in Istanbul, field visits by ministers across Anatolia, and strategic energy investments highlight the agenda for February 20, 2026.
Aydıncık Yacht Harbor Project to be Tendered via BOT Model
The tender process for the Aydıncık Yacht Harbor Project has commenced under the Build-Operate-Transfer model, with bids being accepted until May 5.
TEPAV Director Cunedioğlu: Cigarette Pack Should Be 161 TL Relative to National Income
TEPAV Director Ekrem Cunedioğlu argues that cigarette prices in Turkey have become significantly cheaper relative to national income, suggesting a pack should cost 161 TL to match 2010 affordability levels.
Adalet Bakanı Gürlek'ten Sosyal Medya Düzenlemesi: Kimlik Doğrulaması Zorunlu Olacak
Adalet Bakanı Akın Gürlek, sosyal medya platformlarında sahte hesapların engellenmesi amacıyla kullanıcıların kimlik ve telefon numarasıyla doğrulama yapmasını zorunlu kılacak yeni yasal düzenlemenin detaylarını açıkladı.
Bitcoin Records Worst Start to a Year in History for 2026
Bitcoin has lost 23% of its value in the first 50 days of 2026, marking the first time the cryptocurrency has recorded consecutive declines in January and February.
Borsa İstanbul Company News Highlights: February 20, 2026
A compilation of the latest developments regarding capital increases, debt instrument issuances, and share transfers of companies traded on Borsa İstanbul, as reported to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Escalating Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices to 6-Month Highs
U.S. nuclear pressure on Iran and increased military activity in the region have triggered global supply concerns, driving Brent crude prices toward the $72 mark.
Region in Antalya's Korkuteli Declared Renewable Energy Resource Area
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has designated a specific site in the Korkuteli district of Antalya as a Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) to boost Turkey's clean energy capacity.