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8/31/26

Central Bank's September Interest Rate Decision Announcement Date Announced

While the expected date for the CBRT's September interest rate decision has become clear, inflation data to be announced prior to the decision is being closely monitored by the markets.

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8/31/26

Central Bank September Interest Rate Decision Date Announced

The TCMB's September meeting date has been finalized. The financial world is awaiting the bank's decision ahead of the upcoming inflation data release.

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8/31/26

ITO President Avdagiç calls on banks for loan interest rate cuts

Istanbul Chamber of Commerce President Şekib Avdagiç evaluated the second-quarter growth of the Turkish economy and called on banks to reduce interest rates.

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8/31/26

Non-financial companies' net foreign exchange deficit reached $205.7 billion in June 2026

According to Central Bank data, the net foreign exchange deficit of non-financial companies rose to $205.7 billion in June 2026. High debt and costs are triggering concordat processes.

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8/31/26

Medium-Term Program and Budget Preparations on Economic Management's September Agenda

In September, the Medium-Term Program, the 2027 budget, and the Central Bank's interest rate decision constitute the main agenda items of the economic management.

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8/31/26

Treasury and Finance Minister Şimşek Attends G20 Meetings in the US

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has gone to the United States to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting.

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8/31/26

Joint Move by UAE and Egypt Central Banks Following US Sanctions Decision

Following the US decision to halt dollar transactions for Banque Misr branches, the central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt announced a decision to cooperate.

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8/31/26

Joint Cooperation Decision by UAE and Egypt Central Banks

Following the US sanction move, the two countries' central banks decided to coordinate for the operations of Banque Misr.

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8/30/26

Following the summer months, the economic agenda enters a busy period

As markets focus on the growth data for the April-June period, inflation, foreign trade, interest rate decisions, and the Medium-Term Program will be monitored in September.

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8/30/26

Real Decline in the Housing Market and Interest Rate Expectations Created a Window of Opportunity

While the Central Bank's policies and deposit interest rate expectations impact the real estate market, the real decline in housing prices offers buyers a notable opportunity.

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8/30/26

Economic Agenda Intensifies After Summer Period

Markets are preparing for critical data centered on growth, inflation, foreign trade figures, and the Medium-Term Program.

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8/30/26

Public Banks Announce Decision to Cut Commercial Loan Interest Rates

Following the Central Bank's reduction of funding costs, public banks have announced that they will reduce commercial loan interest rates.

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8/30/26

Intense data marathon begins on the economic agenda

While markets focus on second-quarter growth figures, critical economic indicators to be announced throughout September will be closely followed.

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8/30/26

Busy data calendar for Turkey's economy in September and new MTP process begin

In September in Turkey, growth, foreign trade, inflation data, and details of the Medium-Term Program will be at the center of the economic agenda.

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8/30/26

While Consumption Slows Due to Tight Monetary Policy, Production and Exports Stand Out

While a slowdown is observed in household consumption due to the impact of tight monetary policy, industrial production and exports began to come to the forefront in the second quarter.

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8/30/26

Morgan Stanley Interest Rate Expectation Report for CBRT

In a Morgan Stanley report, it is expected that the CBRT will keep interest rates steady in September and cut them in October and December, while noting that this schedule could be brought forward if August CPI data comes in lower.

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8/30/26

Economic Agenda Intensifies in September: MTP and Interest Rate Decision Awaited

Many critical data and developments such as growth, inflation, exports, interest rate decisions, and the new Medium-Term Program (MTP) will be monitored in the Turkish economy in September.

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8/26/26

Markets Await Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech

In his first speech at Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated that it must be ensured that core inflation is progressing toward the target.

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8/26/26

Central Bank Revokes Licenses of Two Payment Services Companies

Following a decision taken within the framework of relevant legislation, the licenses of two companies operating in the sector have been revoked.

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8/26/26

ECB Member Isabel Schnabel Signals Tightening to Fight Inflation

European Central Bank Governing Council member Isabel Schnabel signaled further monetary tightening, stating that current interest rates may be insufficient to bring inflation down to the target level.

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8/26/26

Economic management takes steps toward selective tightening and financing

Pursuing a selective tightening policy instead of a general interest rate cut, the economic management maintains strict conditions on consumer loans while expanding financing opportunities for manufacturers and exporters.

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8/26/26

Central Bank resumes one-week repo auctions

Repo auctions, which were temporarily suspended in March, are being reintroduced to support liquidity management in the banking system.

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8/26/26

Turkey's international investment position deficit at 8-year peak

Turkey's international investment position deficit rose to $402.6 billion in June, registering its highest level since 2018.

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8/26/26

Central Bank Increases FAST System Transaction Limits to 300 Thousand Liras

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has tripled the money transfer and merchant payment limits in the FAST system, raising them to 300 thousand liras.

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8/26/26

Global Markets and Gold: Reserve Moves Following a Weakening Dollar

While spot gold climbed above $4,600 in August, strategic purchases by central banks and a weakening dollar are shaping global markets.

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