BIST 100 Slides 1.9% to 13,981 Points as Liquidity Squeezes and Global Risks Tighten Market Grip

The BIST 100 index slipped 1.90% during the session, closing at 13,981.05 points while total turnover was limited to TRY 166.4 billion.

Turbulence on the Istanbul Exchange

The index fell 270.24 points from the previous close, with the banking and holding sectors declining 1.91% and 0.76%, respectively.

■The textile‑leather sector posted the day's best gain at 1.46%.

■Financial leasing‑factoring suffered the steepest drop, down 9.22%.

Global and Domestic Forces Collide

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed concerns over the sustainability of AI investments have dampened risk appetite globally, exerting downward pressure on the BIST 100.

■Markets are closely watching the European Central Bank’s rate decision and upcoming US PMI releases.

■The Turkish Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting and Moody’s upcoming sovereign rating review are key domestic catalysts.

Technical Landscape: Support and Resistance

Analysts pinpoint 13,900 and 13,800 points as primary support levels, with 14,100 and 14,200 points acting as the main resistance zones.

■In the short term, the index is likely to oscillate within this corridor.

■Dividend yields and share‑buyback programs could provide a stabilising effect for long‑term investors amid heightened volatility.

Liquidity and Trading Volume

Total turnover registered at TRY 166.4 billion, marking a decline from the prior week and reflecting a cautious stance among market participants.

Aylin Güneş – Corporate Portfolio Management Strategist: "The current pull‑back in the BIST 100 mirrors both external geopolitical headwinds and domestic policy uncertainty. High‑quality dividend‑paying and buy‑back‑driven equities can offer stability in long‑term portfolios. Nevertheless, investors should manage position sizing and stop‑loss levels carefully given the risk of a technical break below support."