Brent Crude Hits $108 Amid Middle East Tensions, Eases on Friday
Under the impact of escalating Middle East tensions following this week's Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's energy facilities, Brent crude rose above 108 dollars per barrel on Thursday, reaching its highest level since May 19. On Friday it gave back part of its gains, easing 1.41% to 106.11 dollars; WTI crude oil traded at 102.59 dollars, up 0.11%.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield at Highest Since 2023, Nears 5% Threshold
Fueled by inflation worries stemming from rising energy prices and strong PPI data, the US 10-year Treasury yield climbed 18 basis points this week to 4.96%, its highest level since 2023, nearing the psychologically important 5% threshold. Markets are closely watching today's US August CPI data.
BIST 100 Up 0.19% in the Afternoon at 14,420.91 Points
The BIST 100 index opened the day at 14,400.98 points, above the previous close of 14,393.85 points, and by 13.00 had risen 0.19% to 14,420.91 points; during the day the index moved in a range of 14,354.12-14,458.26 points.
Ekonomik Takvim | 7-13 September 2026
🇺🇸 11 September 2026, 15:30 (TSİ)
US CPI (August)
In the previous month, annual inflation was announced at %3,4; it will be monitored as the last major data point regarding the Fed's decision on 16 September.
🇺🇸 11 September 2026, 17:00 (TSİ)
Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Preliminary, September)
The final August reading was announced at 51.7; consumer inflation expectations will be closely watched.
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