Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu: ‘We will bring peace to this country,’ Güldem AtabayPosted on22 September, 2021 Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu met the families of martyrs and … Continue ReadingMain opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu: ‘We will bring peace to this country,’
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey remains ‘not free’ in Freedom House 2021 Internet Report Güldem AtabayPosted on22 September, 2021 Freedom House has designated Turkey as “not free” in its annual “ Freedom on the Net” report for 2021, … Continue ReadingTurkey remains ‘not free’ in Freedom House 2021 Internet Report
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s consumer confidence improves in September Güldem AtabayPosted on22 September, 2021 Turkish consumer confidence rose in September, partially reversing two months of declines. The increase was … Continue ReadingTurkey’s consumer confidence improves in September
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden Güldem AtabayPosted on20 September, 2021 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is travelling to New York City, knowing he has been … Continue ReadingErdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Emerging economies face stages of inflation grief Güldem AtabayPosted on17 September, 2021 Consumer prices are picking up in developed and emerging economies alike. But central bankers in … Continue ReadingEmerging economies face stages of inflation grief
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics US Treasury sanctions five ‘al-Qaeda supporters’ living in Turkey Güldem AtabayPosted on17 September, 2021 The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against five people living in Turkey … Continue ReadingUS Treasury sanctions five ‘al-Qaeda supporters’ living in Turkey
Categories Finance HIGHLIGHTS ‘Maturity limit’ on consumer loans Güldem AtabayPosted on17 September, 2021 The Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Board (BRSA) announced that it has decided to reduce the … Continue Reading‘Maturity limit’ on consumer loans
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey due to pay USD 168.7 bn external debt in the next 12 months Güldem AtabayPosted on17 September, 2021 Short-term external debt stock recorded USD 125.3 billion at the end of July, indicating an … Continue ReadingTurkey due to pay USD 168.7 bn external debt in the next 12 months
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Survey of Market Participants: Inflation bets higher again Güldem AtabayPosted on17 September, 2021 According to the “Market Participants Survey” published by the CBRT; the current year-end consumer inflation … Continue ReadingSurvey of Market Participants: Inflation bets higher again
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Economic Freedom Index: Turkey ranks 114th Güldem AtabayPosted on16 September, 2021 Fraser Institute released its “Economic Freedom of the World: 2021 Annual Report” yesterday (September 14). … Continue ReadingEconomic Freedom Index: Turkey ranks 114th
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkish central bank raised te reserve requirement ratio Güldem AtabayPosted on15 September, 2021 Turkey central bank raises reserve requirement ratios for foreign currency deposits by 200 basis points, … Continue ReadingTurkish central bank raised te reserve requirement ratio
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Sustainable financing may be the transition Turkey needs Güldem AtabayPosted on14 September, 2021 The adverse effects of the pandemic coupled with the preceding currency and debt crisis have … Continue ReadingSustainable financing may be the transition Turkey needs
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Turkish Medical Suppliers Seek $770 Million From Government Güldem AtabayPosted on14 September, 2021 Turkish medical equipment suppliers are set to publicly rebuke the government over what they say … Continue ReadingTurkish Medical Suppliers Seek $770 Million From Government
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Revision: Treasury raises USD2.25 bn going for a dual-tranche eurobond issue Güldem AtabayPosted on13 September, 202114 September, 2021 Turkish Treasury announced that as part of the 2021 external borrowing program, Ministry of Treasury … Continue ReadingRevision: Treasury raises USD2.25 bn going for a dual-tranche eurobond issue
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s current account deficit: How much lower at 2021 year-end? Güldem AtabayPosted on13 September, 2021 Turkey’s current account balance recorded USD 683 million deficit indicating a decrease of USD 1,306 … Continue ReadingTurkey’s current account deficit: How much lower at 2021 year-end?
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkish industrial sector losing steam Güldem AtabayPosted on13 September, 202113 September, 2021 Turkey’s industrial production fell for the first time since April 2020 on a month-on-month basis. … Continue ReadingTurkish industrial sector losing steam
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Polls show opposition to Erdoğan, discontent with government Güldem AtabayPosted on8 September, 2021 Recent polling from research groups across the political spectrum in August showed that the Turkish … Continue ReadingPolls show opposition to Erdoğan, discontent with government
Categories Economy Finance HIGHLIGHTS Markets Turkey Central Bank Paves Way for Rate Cut With Guidance Shift Güldem AtabayPosted on8 September, 2021 The Turkish central bank shifted its policy focus to a core set of prices amid … Continue ReadingTurkey Central Bank Paves Way for Rate Cut With Guidance Shift
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS POLL-Turkey’s current account deficit seen at $570 mln in July Güldem AtabayPosted on8 September, 2021 Turkey’s current account is expected to record a relatively small deficit of $570 million in … Continue ReadingPOLL-Turkey’s current account deficit seen at $570 mln in July
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics A new scenario in Turkish domestic politics Güldem AtabayPosted on7 September, 2021 The new scenario spoken in the political backdrop in Ankara is based on the separate … Continue ReadingA new scenario in Turkish domestic politics
