BIST 100 Climbs to 14,110.14: 405.62‑Point Rise, Gold and FX Winds

The Istanbul Stock Exchange saw the BIST 100 climb to 14,110.14, a 2.96 % increase that captured investors’ attention.

BIST 100’s Surge: 405.62 Points to the Top

■Opened at 13,704.98, closed at 14,110.14.

■Intraday low 13,701.02, high 14,130.99.

■72 stocks gained, 24 fell.

■Most traded names: ASELSAN, Turkish Airlines, Akbank, Astor Energy and CW Energy.

Sector Heat: Tech and Finance Lead the Charge

■Services index up 0.68 %, Industry 1.75 %, Financials 2.23 %, Technology 5.68 %.

■Technology gains reflect growing sectoral expectations.

Star Stocks: From ASELSAN to CW Energy

■ASELSAN and Turkish Airlines attracted high trading volume.

■Akbank and Astor Energy also drew investor interest.

■CW Energy displayed a notable performance.

Gold and FX Winds: 4,430 USD and 6M Lira

■International gold spot at $4,430 at 18:20.

■Borsa Istanbul Gold Market kilogram price ₺6,770,001.

■Dollar effective rate: ₺47.6344 bid, ₺47.8253 ask.

■EUR/USD 1.1544, GBP/USD 1.3510, USD/JPY 159.2.

Bond Yields: 15‑March‑2028 at 37.98% Simple

■15 March 2028 bond simple yield 37.98 %, compounded 41.59 %.

Central Bank Update: Minor Dollar Rate Shift

■The Central Bank of Turkey reported a ₺47.6344 bid and ₺47.8253 ask effective dollar rate.

Markets are re‑evaluating risk tolerance after the BIST 100’s robust close, with technology and finance sectors leading the way. The gradual rise in gold and subtle FX fluctuations underscore the importance of a balanced risk‑return approach in long‑term portfolio strategy. Aylin Güneş