Turkey's July International Investment Position Deficit Declined
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey announced the July period IIP data. Accordingly, the net deficit declined to $398.7 billion, while assets and liabilities increased.
According to the International Investment Position data for July 2026 announced by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, Turkey's net IIP deficit decreased from $402.6 billion in June to $398.7 billion in July.
Change in the IIP Deficit
International Investment Position statistics for July were shared with the public by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. According to the announced official data, Turkey's net international investment position deficit recorded a decline from $402.6 billion in June to $398.7 billion in July.
Abroad Assets
As of July, Turkey's abroad assets increased by 4.2 percent compared to the previous month, reaching $419.6 billion. The most striking development on the assets side occurred in reserve assets.
Reserve Assets and Items
Reserve assets experienced a strong increase of $17 billion, rising to $164.4 billion. Direct investments increased by 0.8 percent to $81.8 billion, financial derivatives increased by 0.7 percent to $2.5 billion, and stocks and mutual fund shares reached $50.2 billion with a 1.0 percent increase.
Declines in Assets
In contrast, banks' foreign currency assets decreased by 6.9 percent, dropping to $44.7 billion. The other investments item also decreased by 0.5 percent to the level of $161.7 billion.
Status of Liabilities
Turkey's total liabilities recorded an increase of 1.0 percent compared to the previous month and materialized at the level of $818.3 billion.
Sub-items of Liabilities
When the sub-items of liabilities were examined, direct investments decreased by 0.3 percent to $232.5 billion, and portfolio investments increased by 3.5 percent to $160.2 billion. While the financial derivatives item decreased by 43.0 percent to $4.0 billion, other investments increased by 1.6 percent and materialized at $421.6 billion.