BIST 100 Climbs: Tech Leads with 5.73% Gain, Leasing Drops 4.61%

BIST 100 closed the week on a 1.24 % rally at 13,458.10 points.

BIST 100: Momentum Unfolds

The Istanbul Stock Exchange index climbed 165.17 points, finishing at 13,458.10. Total trading volume reached 169.8 billion lira, underscoring market vitality.

Sector Spotlight: Winners & Losers

■Information Technology: surged 5.73%, topping the gains.

■Financial Leasing & Factoring: fell 4.61%, the steepest loss.

■Banking: posted a 2.89% rise, staying strong.

■Holding: up 2.18%, maintaining a solid position.

Futures & Open Interest

The BIST 30 futures contract closed at 15,571.00, up 1.04 % from the previous close. Open interest stood at 502,776 contracts, indicating robust participation.

Global Backdrop: AI vs. Oil

Tech giants’ AI‑driven balance sheets attract investors, while rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and climbing oil prices keep inflation concerns alive. This clash injects uncertainty into markets.

Upcoming Data Highlights

■Domestic inflation, real effective exchange rate, and treasury cash balance releases.

■Global PMI figures and U.S. non‑farm payrolls to be monitored.

Markets anticipate resistance between 13,600‑13,700 and support at 13,300‑13,200 for BIST 100. Smart money flows appear to back the IT sector, while the decline in leasing signals risk‑averse sentiment. The forthcoming data agenda will further shape these dynamics.