Minister Şimşek: Speculations Regarding Economic Management Have Dropped from the Agenda

Message of Stability in Economic Management Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek made critical statements regarding the economic agenda during a television appearance.
Indicating that the nature of the questions he encounters during international contacts has changed, Şimşek stated that speculations regarding his position have dropped from the agenda.
Emphasizing that discussions about the stability of economic management have been replaced by technical and structural issues, the Minister noted that investors are now more closely interested in Turkey's disinflation process.
Global Energy Markets and Oil Forecast Evaluating developments in global energy markets, Şimşek said they expect oil prices to hover around the $60 range, provided that geopolitical risks—particularly uncertainties stemming from Iran—do not occur.
Impact on Macro Balances and Current Account Deficit Touching upon the positive effects of falling energy costs on macro balances, Şimşek stated that this process will serve Turkey's fundamental economic goals.
Minister Şimşek emphasized that the decline in energy prices will directly contribute to reducing the current account deficit, supporting the disinflation process, and ensuring the sustainability of economic growth.