Turkish markets edge higher as BIST 100 rises at Tuesday open
Türkiye’s main stock index started Tuesday with a modest increase, adding just over 40 points compared to the previous session. The uptick came after a slight decline on Monday, while currency rates and global commodities, including gold and Brent crude, continued to shape investor sentiment across the domestic markets.
Türkiye’s BIST 100 index opened Tuesday’s trading session on a positive note, beginning the day at 10,928.23 points. The benchmark index gained 0.37% from Monday’s close, signaling a cautious but upward movement in İstanbul’s financial markets.
Recent session performance
The market had slipped the previous day, finishing Monday at 10,888.02 points after a 0.32% drop. Total transaction volume reached 135.6 billion Turkish liras, reflecting continued participation from domestic investors despite global uncertainty.
Foreign exchange and commodity snapshot
As trading began at 10.00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT), the US dollar was valued at 42.4590 Turkish liras, while the euro and British pound traded at 48.9855 and 55.7020 liras, respectively. Currency movements remain a central factor for Türkiye’s import-dependent sectors and broader market stability.
Gold and energy indicators
Global commodity prices also influenced investor expectations. An ounce of gold was priced at $4,145, and Brent crude stood at $62.30 per barrel, both key reference points for Türkiye’s energy and precious metals markets.
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