Financial Stability Committee holds emergency meeting after sharp drop in Borsa Istanbul
As losses in the markets deepened, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance took action and announced the date for a critical meeting.
Following consecutive losses of the BIST 100 index on Borsa İstanbul and an increase in selling pressure, the Financial Stability Committee decided to hold an extraordinary meeting chaired by Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek.
Sharp Drop in Borsa İstanbul
The downward trend that has continued for three days on Borsa İstanbul accelerated, and the BIST 100 index closed the day down by 5.54 percent at 13,122.58 points.
Circuit Breakers and Selling Pressure
As the selling pressure spread across the entire market, circuit breaker mechanisms were triggered during the day for the shares of numerous companies.
Factors Triggering the Decline
Behind this downward movement in the markets are the negative outlook in global markets, developments originating from the Middle East, and changes in oil prices.
Liquidity and Default Discussions
In addition to expectations regarding the Fed, discussions concerning liquidity and defaults that came to the forefront in certain investment funds also had an impact on the severe fluctuations experienced.
Decision of the Financial Stability Committee
The Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced that the committee will convene to address these extraordinary developments and risks in the markets.
Details of the Summit Meeting
The Financial Stability Committee will come together under the chairmanship of Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek on September 17, 2026, at 08:00 AM.