Categories HIGHLIGHTS Markets Politics Video Commentary: Fate of TL, Interest Rates to be Set by Erdogan-Biden Meeting Atilla YeşiladaPosted on11 June, 2021 First contact between Presidents R. T. Erdogan and Joe Biden will take place on … Continue ReadingVideo Commentary: Fate of TL, Interest Rates to be Set by Erdogan-Biden Meeting
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS JP Morgan Turkey strategy: Strong growth warrants tight policies Atilla YeşiladaPosted on11 June, 2021 Despite the lockdown and much slower loan growth, we have revised our 2021 growth … Continue ReadingJP Morgan Turkey strategy: Strong growth warrants tight policies
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS TL down, inflation up in the central bank’s market expectations survey Güldem AtabayPosted on11 June, 2021 The Central Bank’s study, known as the Expectations Survey for June but whose name was … Continue ReadingTL down, inflation up in the central bank’s market expectations survey
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s April industrial production index fell 0.9% over March Güldem AtabayPosted on11 June, 2021 Turkey’s April industrial production index released by TURKSTAT, increased by 66% compared to the same … Continue ReadingTurkey’s April industrial production index fell 0.9% over March
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Can Turkey and the Us Reconcile? With Sinan Ülgen Atilla YeşiladaPosted on11 June, 2021 World Unfiltered Specials Guest: Sinan Ülgen (EDAM) Presenter: Prof. Scott Lucas Title: … Continue ReadingCan Turkey and the Us Reconcile? With Sinan Ülgen
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics A group of AKP MPs ‘complained about Soylu for targeting ex-officials’ Güldem AtabayPosted on10 June, 2021 A group of ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputies has voiced discontent with Interior … Continue ReadingA group of AKP MPs ‘complained about Soylu for targeting ex-officials’
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics CoE to launch infringement proceedings against Turkey if Kavala is not released Güldem AtabayPosted on10 June, 2021 The Council of Europe has said that it will launch infringement proceedings against Turkey if … Continue ReadingCoE to launch infringement proceedings against Turkey if Kavala is not released
Categories Economy General HIGHLIGHTS Turkey’s wider definition unemployment reaches 8.9 million people- 27.4 percent of the labor force Güldem AtabayPosted on10 June, 2021 The announced employment details heavily contradict with Turley’s 7% GDP growth recorded in 1Q21 and the expected circa 15% GDP growth for 2Q21. … Read More >Turkey’s wider definition unemployment reaches 8.9 million people- 27.4 percent of the labor force
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Top Turkish pollster predicts early elections in 2022 Güldem AtabayPosted on10 June, 2021 Turkey’s next elections are two years away, but the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) … Continue ReadingTop Turkish pollster predicts early elections in 2022
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Tech Explained: What is Turkey’s ‘sea snot’ outbreak that could jeopardise economy, marine life Atilla YeşiladaPosted on10 June, 2021 The Sea of Marmara, which separates Istanbul between Europe and Asia, is festered with a … Continue ReadingExplained: What is Turkey’s ‘sea snot’ outbreak that could jeopardise economy, marine life
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Sinan Ulgen: How Biden and Erdogan Can End the Turkish-American Standoff Güldem AtabayPosted on9 June, 2021 For decades, Turkey was considered a partner of strategic importance by American presidents. Barack Obama … Continue ReadingSinan Ulgen: How Biden and Erdogan Can End the Turkish-American Standoff
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics WSJ Opinion: This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Turkey Güldem AtabayPosted on9 June, 2021 Turkey is one of America’s most important allies, but it presents more challenges to the … Continue ReadingWSJ Opinion: This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Turkey
Categories Economy Emerging Markets General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics A Sultan in Autumn: Erdogan Faces Turkey’s Uncontainable Forces Güldem AtabayPosted on9 June, 2021 The unprecedented economic growth and personal popularity once enjoyed by the Turkish leader have given … Continue ReadingA Sultan in Autumn: Erdogan Faces Turkey’s Uncontainable Forces
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey’s top prosecutor resubmits indictment for HDP’s closure Güldem AtabayPosted on8 June, 2021 The Court of Cassation’s Chief Public Prosecutor on June 7 submitted a revised indictment to … Continue ReadingTurkey’s top prosecutor resubmits indictment for HDP’s closure
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics What happens when Biden and Erdogan meet next week? Güldem AtabayPosted on8 June, 2021 Joe Biden will depart on Thursday for Europe on his first foreign trip as US … Continue ReadingWhat happens when Biden and Erdogan meet next week?
Categories Economy Güldem Atabay HIGHLIGHTS The ‘captain of the economy’ in Turkey can no longer re-direct the ship Güldem AtabayPosted on7 June, 2021 As the cycle of economic crises in Turkey began to shake the governing alliance, organised … Continue ReadingThe ‘captain of the economy’ in Turkey can no longer re-direct the ship
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Expert report says Turkish journalists accused of ‘financial coup attempt’ are innocent Güldem AtabayPosted on6 June, 2021 Two Bloomberg reporters and a handful of famous Turkish journalists accused of an attempted financial … Continue ReadingExpert report says Turkish journalists accused of ‘financial coup attempt’ are innocent
Categories Economy HIGHLIGHTS From Best to Worst: Investors Are Souring on Turkey’s Markets Güldem AtabayPosted on6 June, 2021 In just three months, the Turkish lira has gone from best to worst. The currency … Continue ReadingFrom Best to Worst: Investors Are Souring on Turkey’s Markets
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Rough start for Turkey’s tourism season Atilla YeşiladaPosted on4 June, 2021 Tourism is vital for Turkey’s economy as it wants to lure back holidaymakers this summer … Continue ReadingRough start for Turkey’s tourism season
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS Politics Real Turkey featuring Mehmet Ogutcu: World after the pandemic—where does Turkey fit in? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on4 June, 2021 For good or bad, the pandemic has accelerated numerous trends that were reconfiguring the … Continue ReadingReal Turkey featuring Mehmet Ogutcu: World after the pandemic—where does Turkey fit in?
