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Turkish stock exchange rises at thursday’s opening

Thursday 05 March 2026 - 13:14
Turkish stock exchange rises at thursday’s opening

The Turkish stock market started Thursday’s trading session on a positive note, with the benchmark BIST 100 index opening higher compared to the previous closing level.

At the beginning of the session, the index reached approximately 13,062 points, marking an increase of about 0.9 percent from the previous day. The early gains reflected moderate investor optimism as trading resumed after the previous session’s relatively stable performance.

On Wednesday, the market had closed with only a slight rise, finishing near 12,943 points. Despite the modest change, trading activity remained strong, with daily transaction volumes reaching billions of Turkish liras.

Currency markets also showed notable movements during the morning session. The Turkish lira was trading close to 44 liras against the US dollar, while it stood above 51 liras against the euro and nearly 59 liras against the British pound.

Commodity prices continued to influence global financial sentiment. The price of gold remained high on international markets, while Brent crude oil was trading at around $82 per barrel.

Financial analysts note that the Turkish market remains sensitive to both domestic economic developments and global trends, including energy prices, currency fluctuations and international investment flows.

Investors will continue monitoring economic indicators and global market signals throughout the week as trading activity develops on the Istanbul exchange.


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