Strong closing in BIST 100 index
Quick Look
- While the BIST 100 index completed the day with an increase of 144.77 points, the total transaction volume amounted to 137.9 billion lira.
- CBRT revised its year-end inflation forecast to 29.5 percent.
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Why It Matters
CBRT increased its year-end inflation forecast from 28 percent to 29.5 percent.
While the BIST 100 index increased by 144.77 points compared to the previous closing, the total transaction volume was 137.9 billion lira.
While the banking index lost 0.70 percent of its value, the holding index gained 1.02 percent.
Among the sector indices, the one that gained the most was metal goods machinery with 4.37 percent, and the one that lost the most was mining with 2.36 percent.
In global markets, the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang increased the selling pressure in technology stocks, while European stock markets remained positive with the support of strong company balance sheets.
Domestically, the BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul completed the day on a positive note with widespread purchases parallel to the European stock markets, while the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) increased its year-end inflation forecast from 28 percent to 29.5 percent.
Open Questions
- What will be the impact of the increase in inflation forecast on interest rate decisions?
