AI‑Driven Rally Fuels BIST 100 Opening Surge to 13,310 Points

Borsa Istanbul saw the BIST 100 index open at 13,310.27 points, up 0.13%, marking the first rise of the week.

AI Rally Echoes Across Istanbul's Market

■Technology stocks displayed a positive momentum, suggesting the sell‑off in AI‑linked assets is nearing its end.

■Chip makers recouped part of their recent losses, while Textile‑Leather led sector gains with +0.83%.

■The Information Technology sector posted the steepest decline at ‑4.30%, indicating lingering risk perception around AI.

Banking and Holding Sectors Show Subtle Strength

■The Banking index rose +0.43%, and the Holding index added +0.23%.

■Intraday liquidity flows, especially the AKD broker‑distribution and clearing data, reveal smart‑money gravitating toward these sectors.

Global Tech Surge Fuels Local Optimism

■Strong gains in US and European tech equities spurred domestic investors to tilt toward AI‑focused stocks.

■Analysts stress that AI spending still appears sustainable and is expected to translate into earnings, reinforcing the bullish tone in Turkey.

Technical Levels: Support and Resistance

■13,400‑13,500 points act as resistance, while 13,200‑13,100 points serve as support zones.

■The index hovering within this band may heighten short‑term volatility.

Volkan Şen – HFT & Market‑Depth Specialist: “Today's opening reflects smart‑money's shift into AI‑driven tech names. The modest lift in banking and holdings provides liquidity backing, whereas the IT sector pullback remains a short‑term risk. Technically, breaking the 13,400‑13,500 resistance could signal a fresh rally for the BIST 100; failing that, a dip below 13,200 becomes more probable.”