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Central Bank of Turkey Hits the Brakes: Cautious Policy Shift Amidst Stubborn Inflation

In a significant move signalling a strategic pivot, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) opted for a more cautious approach in its monetary easing cycle in October 2025. The bank reduced its benchmark one-week repo rate by a modest 100 basis points, bringing it to 39.5%

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Turkey's Central Bank Hits the Brakes: A Cautious Pivot in Monetary Policy Amidst Stubborn Inflation

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has signaled a notable and deliberate shift towards a more cautious stance in its easing cycle, a move that has immediately placed the Turkish Lira under renewed pressure. In October 2025, the CBRT opted for a smaller-than-anticipated interest rate cut, a

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CBT's Measured Easing Signals Cautious Shift Amidst Lira Volatility; Gold's Allure Endures

The Central Bank of Turkey (CBT) has ushered in a period of heightened market scrutiny with its latest interest rate decision on October 23, 2025. Delivering a more conservative 100-basis-point cut to its benchmark one-week repo rate, bringing it to 39.5%, the CBT has signaled a notable shift in

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Turkey's Central Bank Treads Cautiously: Lira Under Pressure as Easing Cycle Slows

Ankara, Turkey – October 23, 2025 – The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has signaled a notable shift towards a more cautious stance in its monetary policy easing cycle, a move that is sending ripples through financial markets and intensifying scrutiny on the Turkish Lira. In a decision announced

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Turkish Dried Fruit Sector in Turmoil: TMO Pullback and Weak Global Demand Squeeze Farmers

The Turkish dried fruit sector is currently navigating a period of significant uncertainty and challenge, largely driven by the Turkish Grain Board's (TMO) decision to scale back its raw material purchases in the sultana market and a pervasive weakness in overseas demand. This dual pressure is creating a

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Turkish Stocks Tumble Amidst Inflation, Political Turmoil, and Commodity Sector Headwinds

Istanbul's Borsa (BIST 100) has been experiencing a significant downturn in October 2025, with the benchmark index recording notable losses and underperforming global emerging markets. This recent market weakness comes as Turkey grapples with persistent inflationary pressures, heightened political uncertainties, and the complex economic implications of being a

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Turkish Stocks Tumble: BIST 100 Dips 2.02% Amid Inflation Fears and Policy Scrutiny

The Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIST) 100 index concluded trading on Friday, October 3, 2025, with a significant downturn, registering a 2.02% decline to close at 10,925 points. This considerable drop reflects a day of broad-based losses across several key sectors, signaling heightened investor caution and profit-taking in the