Highlights on the Economy and Finance Agenda
It was announced that funds whose payments have been completed have been deposited into investors' accounts, while foreign currency deposits continued to increase, and a wave of selling was observed in foreign stock markets.
The economic agenda for October 7, 2026, included statements regarding funds whose payments have been completed, portfolio movements of foreign investors, increases in foreign currency deposits, and current developments in international financial markets.
Fund Payments and Investor Developments
While 17 funds whose payments were completed became clear, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced to the public that the money of 43,000 fund investors has been deposited into their accounts.
Turkey Insurance Association President Yaşar stated that there is no figure at hand that could directly associate funds with the private pension system.
Foreign Investor and Market Movements
While foreign investors shifted back to the net selling side in the stock market, a $2.5 billion decline was recorded in their derivative positions with Turkish banks.
In addition, foreign investors' total fund portfolio experienced a decrease of $6.1 billion, and the upward trend in foreign currency deposits continued.
Central Banks and Inflation Evaluations
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey officially reported that the main trend of inflation declined in September.
While Goldman Sachs economists argued that October is an early period for a possible interest rate cut by the CBRT, Fed Governor Waller delivered messages regarding interest rates in Turkey.
Global Economy and Technology Agenda
While the World Trade Organization went for an official revision in global trade growth forecasts, Germany made a manufacturing-focused adjustment to its growth expectation.
Daron Acemoğlu emphasized that Turkey's most important opportunity in the field of artificial intelligence lies in the application layer rather than fundamental technologies.