Categories Economy Finance General HIGHLIGHTS Frequent changes in inflation targets undermine the credibility of Turkey’s monetary policy Güldem AtabayPosted on17 September, 2024 In the 13th issue of the Monetary Policy Assessment Note, which is published regularly by … Continue ReadingFrequent changes in inflation targets undermine the credibility of Turkey’s monetary policy
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Markets Turkish workers put in the longest hours in Europe, yet earn some of the lowest wages Cem CetingucPosted on16 September, 202416 September, 2024 Turkey has the longest average weekly working hours among European countries, with 44.2 hours, compared … Continue ReadingTurkish workers put in the longest hours in Europe, yet earn some of the lowest wages
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkish and US officials set to discuss bilateral relations Cem CetingucPosted on16 September, 202416 September, 2024 Senior Turkish and American diplomats will meet in the Turkish capital this week to discuss … Continue ReadingTurkish and US officials set to discuss bilateral relations
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Erdoğan: Independent judiciary is cruciall for economic growth Cem CetingucPosted on16 September, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary as a cornerstone of … Continue ReadingErdoğan: Independent judiciary is cruciall for economic growth
Categories Atilla Yeşilada HIGHLIGHTS Politics COMMENTARY: Erdogan’s choice: Early elections or early retirement? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on15 September, 2024 I spend a good portion of my working day reading on Emerging Markets and am … Continue ReadingCOMMENTARY: Erdogan’s choice: Early elections or early retirement?
Categories Atilla Yeşilada HIGHLIGHTS Politics Atilla Yesilada video: Turkey heading for early elections in 2025 Atilla YeşiladaPosted on14 September, 2024 Turkey’s regular elections are scheduled for May 2028, but the main opposition party is pressuring … Continue ReadingAtilla Yesilada video: Turkey heading for early elections in 2025
Categories Finance HIGHLIGHTS Turkish Wealth Fund planning debut Islamic bond sale Güldem AtabayPosted on13 September, 2024 Turkey’s Sovereign Wealth Fund (TWF) is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching its first sukuk … Continue ReadingTurkish Wealth Fund planning debut Islamic bond sale
Categories Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS China imposes restrictions on EV tech transfers in overseas investments Cem CetingucPosted on13 September, 2024 China is pushing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to avoid transferring advanced technologies abroad. The South … Continue ReadingChina imposes restrictions on EV tech transfers in overseas investments
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey’s Islamist New Welfare Party supports early election call by main opposition Atilla YeşiladaPosted on12 September, 2024 Turkey’s far-right Islamist New Welfare Party (YRP) leader Fatih Erbakan on Sept. 12 called for … Continue ReadingTurkey’s Islamist New Welfare Party supports early election call by main opposition
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS ANALYSIS: Turkey’s new Medium Term Economic Program, will it work? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on12 September, 2024 VP Yilmaz held a conference with the participation of Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, Central Bank … Continue ReadingANALYSIS: Turkey’s new Medium Term Economic Program, will it work?
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Biden expresses outrage over killing of Turkish-American activist Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “outraged and deeply saddened” by the killing … Continue ReadingBiden expresses outrage over killing of Turkish-American activist
Categories Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Politics Norway lifts restrictions on defense exports to Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 2024 Norway has returned to its normal practice regarding the export of defense materials and multi-purpose … Continue ReadingNorway lifts restrictions on defense exports to Turkey
Categories Business General HIGHLIGHTS Ankara expands its footprint in Africa Atilla YeşiladaPosted on12 September, 2024 Turkey’s interest in all things African grows by the day, as per Erdogan’s policy of … Continue ReadingAnkara expands its footprint in Africa
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Markets Politics Sanctions on Russian gas expected to boost Turkey’s energy sector Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 202412 September, 2024 According to Bayraktar, the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine expires on December 31, … Continue ReadingSanctions on Russian gas expected to boost Turkey’s energy sector
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics President Erdogan urges Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine Cem CetingucPosted on12 September, 2024 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, has said that Crimea should return to Ukraine in … Continue ReadingPresident Erdogan urges Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine
Categories Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Migros (MGROS): updating estimates following Q2 results Cem CetingucPosted on11 September, 2024 Migros reported solid Q2 2024 results on August 20th. In Q2 2024, Migros generated TL64,293m revenues … Continue ReadingMigros (MGROS): updating estimates following Q2 results
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan: Turkey advances despite ongoing tensions Cem CetingucPosted on10 September, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has asserted Türkiye’s progress despite escalating regional tensions. “Türkiye is the only country … Continue ReadingErdoğan: Turkey advances despite ongoing tensions
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey urges Arab League to strengthen ties Cem CetingucPosted on10 September, 2024 Türkiye has reiterated the importance of improving ties and building a common strategic vision with … Continue ReadingTurkey urges Arab League to strengthen ties
Categories Business Company & Industry HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s contracting sector secures $11.2B in international projects from January to August Cem CetingucPosted on9 September, 2024 The Turkish contracting sector undertook projects abroad amounting to $11.2 billion in the first eight … Continue ReadingTurkey’s contracting sector secures $11.2B in international projects from January to August
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics DEM Party’s Temelli warns of stagflation, emphasizes democracy for salvation Cem CetingucPosted on9 September, 2024 Sezai Temelli, an economist and deputy of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM … Continue ReadingDEM Party’s Temelli warns of stagflation, emphasizes democracy for salvation
