Saadet Party Leader Arıkan Promises Economic Transformation Upon Coming to Power

Saadet Party General Chairman Mahmut Arıkan emphasized at the 'Traditional Milli Görüş Brotherhood Meeting' in Bursa that his party will address Turkey's 'unmanageable problems' by achieving power in the first election. He highlighted that unity would ensure political and economic stability within the country.

Election Strategy and Economic Vision

■Saadet Party prioritizes a vision of a 'united Turkey' before seeking power.

■Mahmut Arıkan stressed macroeconomic stability and low-interest policies within the framework of political brotherhood.

■Comments on Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB)'s 'unfair interest rate policies' have drawn investor attention.

■The first election target raises expectations for a higher performance than the 2.8% vote share from the 2023 elections.

Market and Investor Response

■Borsa Istanbul (BIST) index declined 7.5% in 3 months due to political uncertainty.

■Exchange rates remain volatile; USD/TRY stabilized at 19.50.

■Investors perceive equity securities and non-governmental investments as risky due to the party's citizen ownership-based economic model.

Market dynamics indicate that Saadet Party's power ambition is not merely political. Its impact on demand management and interest rate policies could trigger significant fluctuations, especially in credit markets and housing sectors. Central bank independence and inflation targets remain critical barriers for investors.