BIST 100 index closed the day with a decline
While Borsa İstanbul's BIST 100 index declined in parallel with the negative trend in global markets, investors focused on the FOMC minutes.
The BIST 100 index on Borsa İstanbul decreased by 251.32 points compared to the previous close, finishing the day with a loss, while the total trade volume reached the level of 113.5 billion liras.
Sectoral Value Losses
While the banking index lost 0.16 percent in value, the decline in the holding index stood at 1.46 percent.
Gainers and Losers
Among sector indices, the only area providing gains to investors was insurance with 1.90 percent, while the sector that lost the most was financial leasing and factoring with 6.80 percent.
Negative Trend in Global Markets
The tensions in the Middle East pushing oil prices up, the rise in bond yields, and concerns regarding France's public finances led to a negative trend in global markets.
Investors' Focus on FOMC Minutes
Along with developments in global markets, investors' main focus is on the Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes to be released in the evening hours.
Upcoming Data and Technical Levels
From a technical perspective, analysts are monitoring 12,000 and 11,900 points as support levels, and 12,300 and 12,400 points as resistance levels for the BIST 100 index.