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Forbes List Reveals Turkish Businessmen's Wealth Peaks: Surprising Names from 2000 to 2026
Forbes annually publishes the world's richest, and Turkish businessmen's wealth peaks have shifted across sectors from banking and telecom in the early 2000s to retail and industry in the 2010s, and to technology, biotech and energy in the 2020s. Notable figures include Hamdi Ulukaya, Uğur Şahin and Murat Ülker.
Economic Confidence Index Rises 1.4% to 100.7 in February 2026
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, the Economic Confidence Index rose 1.4% to 100.7 in February 2026.
Borsa Istanbul’s Trend of Pullback Continues as Index Falls Below 14,000 Points
Borsa Istanbul opened the day with a 0.21% decline at 13,780 points, down from yesterday’s close of 13,810 points, as the BIST 100 index slipped below 14,000 points.
GTSO February 2026 Meeting Decides on Economy and Finance Topics
At the February 2026 meeting of the Giresun Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 30 members discussed and decided on economic and financing matters.
TÜİK: February Economic Confidence Index Rises to 100.7
Turkey's statistical agency reported the February Economic Confidence Index at 100.7, indicating increased optimism in the economy, with rises in consumer and producer expectations.
Turkey's Economic Optimism Index Rises to 100.7 in February
Turkey's economic optimism index climbed to 100.7 in February, surpassing the 100 threshold and indicating growing confidence among investors and businesses.
Borsa İstanbul’s BIST 100 Index Opens Higher: Eyes on US‑Iran Meeting
The BIST 100 index opened at 13,780.07 points on February 26, 2026, as investors awaited the US‑Iran talks, with geopolitical risks and sector movements shaping market sentiment.
IMF warns U.S. that a seemingly strong economy may be at risk
The IMF’s 2026 report says that while U.S. growth, employment, and inflation look solid, rising budget deficits and public debt pose significant risks that could undermine long‑term resilience.
Justice Minister Gürlek: Anonymous Social Media Accounts to be Removed, Rules Needed
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that anonymous social media accounts will be removed and that new accounts must be linked to a real identity within four months. He also discussed the Terror-Free Turkey process, HSK structure, IBAN fraud, football match‑fixing investigations, and drug operations.
February 26, 2026 Economic Outlook: Dollar/TL 43.83–43.88, Gold Demand Persists
On February 26, 2026, developments in the foreign exchange and gold markets captured investors' attention.
Turkey's trade deficit rises 11.6% to $8.38 billion in January 2026
Turkey's trade deficit increased by 11.6% to $8.38 billion in January 2026.
Economic Confidence Index Rises to 100.7 in February
According to TÜİK data, the Economic Confidence Index climbed from 99.4 in January to 100.7 in February, indicating growing optimism in the Turkish economy.