Turkey

  • Feb 23, 2023
  • 6 min read

Turkish officials could be named for busting sanctions

The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Halkbank’s claim of sovereignty immunity from charges of evading US sanctions

Turkey
  • Feb 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

Downward pressure will increase on Turkey’s lira

The central bank has used USD7bn-worth of reserves since February 6 to slow the depreciation of the lira

Turkey
  • Feb 21, 2023
  • 2 min read

Blinken’s visit will not reset US-Turkey relations

The war in Ukraine has narrowed the gap between the two NATO allies but tensions remain

Turkey
  • Feb 21, 2023
  • 2 min read

Middle East currency weakness will fuel inflation

The currencies of Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria have weakened sharply since September; Turkey’s is still exposed

Middle East
  • Feb 17, 2023
  • 2 min read

NATO may accept Turkish delay in Sweden’s membership

The West is continuing to pressure Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden joining NATO but is prepared for a delay

Turkey
  • Feb 15, 2023
  • 2 min read

Market confidence in Turkey will be volatile

The stock market climbed sharply today after a five-day closure but the lira fell to a new record low

Turkey
  • Feb 14, 2023
  • 8 min read

Turkey’s election will influence relations with the EU

EU’s humanitarian assistance to Turkey has ushered in a thaw in previously tense relations

Turkey
  • Feb 13, 2023
  • 7 min read

Turkey’s currency is likely to depreciate in 2023

The lira has stabilised since June 2022, primarily as a result of unorthodox supportive policies

Turkey