Central Bank's September Interest Rate Decision Announcement Date Announced
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey decided to keep the policy rate constant at 37 percent at the September 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey kept the policy rate constant at 37 percent in line with market expectations at its September meeting.
Interest Rates Kept Constant
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey kept the one-week repo auction interest rate constant at 37 percent at its September meeting.
Along with the announced decision, the Central Bank left the overnight lending interest rate at 40 percent and the overnight borrowing interest rate at 35.5 percent.
Inflation Emphasis and Text Details
In the decision text, it was emphasized that the monetary policy stance will be tightened in the event of a significant and permanent deterioration in the inflation outlook.
Initial Evaluations by Economists
Following the decision, economist Mahfi Eğilmez described the Central Bank's decision not to change the interest rate as a correct decision.
Burcu Aydın stated that with this decision, a green light was given for the next meeting.
Different Comments from Experts
Prof. Dr. Serap Durusoy stated that the published text has a cautious but optimistic structure.
Emre Alkin interpreted the decision from a different perspective, while Ali Çufadar pointed out that the risk of interest rates being left in limbo has increased.