Istanbul Stock Exchange Ends Day Up: BIST 100 Gains 1.2%

The Istanbul Stock Exchange closed the day with a 1.2% rise, delivering a positive finish for investors.

Daily Momentum of the BIST 100

■The BIST 100 index finished at 14,850.75 points, up 1.2% from the previous close.

■The banking sector led the gains; Garanti Bank shares rose +3.4%.

■Energy stocks slipped; Tupras shares fell -2.1%.

■Daily trading volume surged 18%, reaching an average of 5.2 billion TRY.

Liquidity and Monetary Policy Impacts

■The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) kept its policy rate steady at 13.5%.

■Through its short‑term liquidity protocol, the CBRT injected an additional 1.5 billion TRY into the market.

■Commercial credit growth slowed to 0.8%, while SME lending contracted by 12%.

Investor Sentiment and Risk Perception

■The Turkey VIX index jumped +6%, signaling heightened volatility expectations.

■Net foreign investor inflows amounted to +2.3 billion USD.

■The exchange rate held steady at 19.85 TRY/USD.

Markets have interpreted the CBRT’s rate stability and liquidity support positively, boosting risk appetite. Yet the contraction in SME credit and the pullback in energy stocks highlight short‑term vulnerability. While banks continue to outperform, investors should maintain a cautious stance amid rising volatility. These dynamics will be pivotal in shaping the BIST 100’s trajectory in the coming weeks.