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Copper Prices Rise 47% This Year, Reaching Twice the Increase of Gold
Copper prices climbed to $14,533 per ton, a 47% increase this year, doubling the 21% rise in gold. Demand from AI data centers, renewable energy projects, and grid upgrades, combined with supply constraints, pushed prices higher.
Investigation launched over 'Vanli Kara Haydar' likeness in Ümraniye
Authorities have begun an investigation into videos circulating on social media that resemble the 'Vanli Kara Haydar' figure, arresting and detaining Ali Haydar Kurum.
Bitcoin Rises, Three-Day ETF Series Ends
Bitcoin climbed 1.1% to $79,473, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $46.65 million net outflow, ending a three‑day net inflow streak. Spot Ethereum ETFs also experienced a $24.29 million net outflow, but Fidelity’s FETH fund recorded a $9.89 million net inflow, and Treasury buyback expectations loom.
Borsa Istanbul Surpasses Critical Level, Eyes on Central Bank Ahead of Rate Decision
The Istanbul Stock Exchange index broke through the 14,250‑point resistance, closing at 14,405 points for a 1.8% gain, while analysts focus on tomorrow’s Central Bank rate decision.
Oil Prices Surpass $100 as Middle East Tensions Drive Prices Up
Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
NTT DATA Transformation NOW 2026: AI Brings New Business Models to the Forefront
As AI’s role in business models and decision‑making grows, NTT DATA Business Solutions Turkey will host its sixth Transformation NOW! event, bringing leaders from various sectors together around experience, technology, and transformation.
Bitcoin Reclaims Losses, Strong Cash Flow into Zcash ETF
Bitcoin recovered after testing below $78,000, while Zcash surged to $1,180 following a $70 million net inflow into Grayscale’s ETF.
U.S. Consumer Credit Rises to $5.19 Trillion in July, Up $18.1 Billion
The Federal Reserve announced that U.S. consumer credit increased by $18.1 billion in July, reaching $5.19 trillion and exceeding market expectations of $11.9 billion.
Mass Social Media Audit: 600,000 Accounts Reviewed
In 2025, the Ministry of Interior and Gendarmerie examined 600,000 social media accounts, initiating legal action against 210,234 individuals and arresting 8,471.
Energy Supply and Fed Concerns Shake Global Markets
While U.S.-Iran tensions threaten energy supply, Brent is approaching $100. Rising bond yields and the Fed's expected rate hike are putting pressure on markets; the AI sector, however, supports risk appetite in technology stocks.
Virtual Patrol: Over 600,000 Accounts Reviewed, 210,000 People in Legal Proceedings
The 2025 reports from the Ministry of Interior and Gendarmerie show that 600,180 social media accounts were examined and legal action was initiated against 210,234 users.
TMO Pays Producers: Grain and Hops Payments Deposited into Accounts
The Topsoil Products Office (TMO) announced that payments for grain purchases made between August 13‑19 and hops capsules delivered between August 19‑25 have been transferred to producers’ bank accounts.