The Turkish benchmark stock index ended Tuesday’s trading session slightly lower at 9,881.23 points, a decrease of 0.12% from the previous close. The day started with the BIST 100 index at 10,161.67 points, dropping 12.18 points from the previous day.
Throughout the day, 57 indices experienced a decline while 39 indices saw an increase in value. The total transaction volume for the day reached 94 billion Turkish liras ($2.8 billion), with the overall value of the index at 8.36 trillion liras ($251.5 billion).
At 6.30 p.m. local time (1530GMT), the USD/TRY exchange rate was 33.6050, the EUR/TRY rate stood at 36.7745, and the GBP/TRY traded at 42.6765. Additionally, the price of an ounce of gold was $2,385.77, and the barrel price of Brent oil was approximately $76.70.
Investors closely monitored the fluctuations in the stock market and foreign exchange rates throughout the day. Despite the slight decrease in the stock index, experts remain cautiously optimistic about the overall performance of the market in the coming days.
It is important for investors to stay informed about the latest developments in the financial markets and make well-informed decisions based on thorough research and analysis. Market conditions can change rapidly, and staying ahead of the curve is essential for successful investment strategies.
