Kategori: Economy

The new premiums for compulsory traffic insurance, which affects millions of vehicle owners, have been announced. Traffic insurance premiums have increased by approximately 4 percent. According to the data published by the Insurance Information and Supervision Center, in Istanbul, someone who wants to own a car must pay 19,071 lira for fourth-class insurance before they…

The upswing in gold and silver markets has once again drawn investors' attention to precious metals. Expert Islam Memiş shared a cautious message regarding the sustainability of this uptrend. Memiş evaluated the movement in gold and silver following the lower-than-expected non-farm employment figures in the US. He stated that the current upswing does not yet…

The fluctuations in exchange rates and Brent oil prices are significant factors influencing fuel prices. As of August 10, 2026, the changes in gasoline, diesel, and LPG prices in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir are being closely monitored by drivers. The volatility in global oil prices and exchange rates are key factors driving fuel prices in…

The global market is experiencing a new era of gold prices due to geopolitical tensions and central bank policies. Expert Mehmet Ali Yıldırımtürk predicts that the year-end price of gram gold could be between 10,000 - 11,000 TL, warning those with gold debt or upcoming weddings to be cautious. Global uncertainties, the US Federal Reserve's…

The weakening expectations for the opening of the Hormuz Strait and the conditions presented by Iran to the US have led to a rise in oil prices in the new week. In Asian markets, Brent oil rose to $84.4, while WTI increased by 0.8% to $78.8. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi stated that technical discussions…

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will announce the third Inflation Report of the year on August 13 in Istanbul. According to the announcement from the CBRT, President Fatih Karahan will hold a briefing meeting at the CBRT Istanbul Financial Center on August 13 at 10:30 to introduce the "Inflation Report 2026-III".…

According to the latest data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), non-farm employment decreased by 23,000 in July, seasonally adjusted, contrary to market expectations of an 83,000 increase. The June data was revised downward to a 20,000 increase, while May's employment gains were reduced from 129,000 to 63,000. This resulted in an…

The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) has tightened the rules for savings finance companies. Accordingly, the number of contracts that a person can make with the same savings finance company has been limited to two, one for vehicle financing and one for housing or roofed workplace financing. With the regulation, the maximum contract amount…

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has announced the release date of its third inflation report of the year. The report is set to be announced on August 13th in Istanbul. According to the statement from the Central Bank, TCMB President Fatih Karahan will hold an information meeting at the TCMB Headquarters in…

Gold prices are maintaining their upward trend on the last day of the week, poised to record one of their strongest weekly performances since January. With gold trading above $4,200 per ounce, the recent upward momentum continues. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are affecting oil prices, rekindling inflation concerns. Iran's actions in the region…