Türkiye's external assets hit $386.9 billion in August, central bank reports

Türkiye's international financial position showed mixed results as the Central Bank reported external assets climbed to $386.9 billion in August, representing a 2.2% year-over-year increase. The latest data reveals the country's ongoing economic rebalancing efforts amid global financial challenges and domestic monetary policy adjustments.

Liabilities and Net Investment Position

Foreign liabilities reached $728.6 billion, growing at a faster 3.4% pace compared to the same period last year. This divergence between asset and liability growth resulted in a net international investment position of negative $341.7 billion, reflecting the gap between what Türkiye owes abroad versus foreign assets held by Turkish entities.

Reserve Assets and Investment Breakdown

The central bank reported robust reserve assets of $178.4 billion, marking a substantial 5.4% annual increase that underscores the institution's strengthened buffer capacity. Within asset categories, direct investments showed modest growth at $71.6 billion while other investment components experienced a slight contraction to $132.6 billion.

Foreign Investment Composition

Foreign direct investments in Türkiye recorded a marginal decline to $204.4 billion, while portfolio investments saw moderate growth reaching $127.87 billion. Other investment liabilities, representing the largest component, expanded slightly to $377.12 billion, indicating diverse foreign capital sources supporting the Turkish economy.