Weekly Market Surge: BIST 100, Gold and FX Post Strong Gains

BIST 100 captured investors' focus with a volatile week; the index swung between 13,376.01 and 13,956.18 points before closing up 2.39% at 13,779.39.

BIST 100's Turbulent Week

■Low point: 13,376.01 points

■High point: 13,956.18 points

■Weekly close: 13,779.39 points (+2.39%)

Dual Surge in Gold Markets

■24‑carat bullion (per gram): 8.29% rise to 6,664 TRY

■Republic gold: 8.12% rise to 43,532 TRY

■Quarter gold: 8.25% rise to 10,936 TRY (up from 10,103 TRY last week)

FX Moves and Fund Performance

■USD/TRY: 0.37% gain to 47.7030 TRY

■EUR/TRY: 1.20% gain to 55.1720 TRY

■Investment funds: 1.59% increase in net asset value

■Pension funds: 2.32% increase in net asset value

■Top‑performing fund category: Precious Metals Funds up 4.76%

Depth‑of‑market data reveals heightened smart‑money flow into precious metals and FX, while BIST 100's narrowed volatility band suggests a recalibration of institutional risk appetite. The outperformance of precious‑metal funds underscores capital shifting toward inflation hedges amid geopolitical uncertainty. These dynamics provide high‑frequency traders with clear signals for liquidity provision and potential short‑squeeze setups in the coming sessions.