Kategori: Economy

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has led to increased pressure on global oil supplies, affecting oil prices. The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, saw a significant increase of over 6% today, briefly reaching $100.14 per barrel before slightly retreating. In the US, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by approximately 5% to $90.98…

The European Central Bank has decided to keep its policy rate unchanged in line with market expectations. The bank highlighted the high uncertainty environment due to energy prices and emphasized that monetary policy will continue to be data-driven and meeting-based. In its statement, the ECB announced that it would keep the refinancing rate at 2.40%,…

The Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee (PPK) interest rate decision met expectations. The policy rate was kept at 37 percent. Economists' expectations were also in this direction. Evaluations made by economists and experts after the PPK meeting decision were considered important. The PPK decision text included assessments regarding the main trend of inflation. The Central…

Gram gold continues to decline, trading at 6,265 liras. Yesterday, following the rise in the ounce price, gram gold completed the day with a 1.3% increase at 6,269 liras. Starting the new day with sales, gram gold is trading at 6,265 liras as of 09:30, with a 0.1% decrease from the previous close. At the…

Global oil prices surged on Wednesday as tensions between the US and Iran continued in the Persian Gulf and the threatened blockade in the Red Sea increased uncertainty in energy flows. The global benchmark Brent crude rose more than 3% to above $94 per barrel. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that US forces…

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the Cabinet to discuss the economic situation. During the meeting, Putin emphasized that despite external interference in the fuel and energy complex and some other sectors, the national economy and key sectors remain stable. Putin noted that the difficulties in these sectors are temporary and cannot affect the overall…

The Court of Cassation made a significant decision regarding the Bank and Insurance Transactions Tax (BMSV). The High Court ruled that if there is a provision in the contract, the tax should be paid by the consumer. The Court of Cassation made an important decision regarding the BMSV, which has been a legal issue between…

The gold market continues to be volatile due to developments in the Middle East and rising oil prices. Investors are watching as gold prices rise to $4,200 per ounce. US President Donald Trump's downplaying of the possibility of talks with Iran and warning of further attacks have driven up oil prices. The markets expect the…

The rise in global oil prices is affecting fuel costs. A 1.23 TL increase in the liter price of gasoline is expected. This situation may cause the liter price of gasoline to approach 70 TL in some provinces. Market observers note that the increase in global oil prices above $90 has created a new expectation…

In June, payments made with credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards in Turkey increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, reaching 2 trillion 867.7 billion liras. According to the data from the Interbank Card Center (BKM), the total number of cards in Turkey also increased by 4% compared to the same…