
BIST 100 Closes Day Down 1.60% at 14,235 Points
The BIST 100 index closed the day down 231.42 points (1.60%) at 14,235.83, amid a deterioration in global risk appetite, rising US Treasury yields, and pressure on the dollar/TRY; trading volume reached 155.7 billion TL. Among the sectors, the technology index was the worst performer, down 4.04%, while the banking index fell 0.85% and the holding index fell 0.29%; the best-performing sector was financial leasing and factoring, up 2.73%.
Gold Falls to Its Lowest Level Since August
Gold (XAU/USD) fell more than 1.5% on the day to around $4,285, its lowest level since August, pressured by inflation concerns fueled by rising oil prices and growing expectations that the Fed could raise rates at this week's meeting. Extending a three-week decline, gold dipped below the $4,300 level during the session.
Dollar/TRY Rises to 48.63 TL in Evening Trading
Dollar/TRY rose 0.20% from the previous day in evening trading to reach 48.63 TL; the rate is up 0.39% compared with last week.
Ekonomik Takvim | 14-20 September 2026
🇺🇸 16 September 2026, 21.00 (TSİ)
Fed FOMC Interest Rate Decision
The decision following the two-day meeting will be announced at 21.00 (TSİ), with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference to follow at 21.30 (TSİ).
🇬🇧 17 September 2026, 14.00 (TSİ)
Bank of England (BoE) Interest Rate Decision
The decision, to be announced at 12.00 UK time (14.00 TSİ), is expected to keep the rate steady at 3.75%; market pricing points to roughly a one-in-three probability of a 25-basis-point hike.
🇯🇵 18 September 2026 (TSİ afternoon)
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Interest Rate Decision
In the decision to be announced after the two-day meeting, all 52 BoJ watchers surveyed by Bloomberg expect a rate hike.
⚠️ CFDs and forex trading carry a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for every investor. Follow global markets with FXPARTNER, evaluate economic developments with instant analysis, and make informed trading decisions. This content is for general information purposes only and is not investment advice.
Trade with the right broker
While following market developments, check out brokers compared based on regulation, cost, platform, and withdrawal reliability criteria.
See Broker RankingsThis content is for general information purposes and does not constitute investment advice. You are advised to conduct your own research and, if necessary, consult an expert before making investment decisions.
















