The Impact of Personal Data on Pricing 

Your personal data is constantly being collected and sold to companies by data brokers and advertising platforms, without your knowledge. Initially, location data was the focus, followed by health data and driving habits. From loan rates to insurance premiums, this data now influences all aspects of pricing. The Federal Trade Commission has been monitoring data […]

Eliminating Green Energy Subsidies to Support Tax Cuts

Republican lawmakers are exploring ways to fund the extension of expiring tax breaks by considering the repeal of green energy tax subsidies introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act. According to estimates from the Tax Foundation, repealing these tax breaks could generate $851 billion in revenue over the next ten years. Although some House Republicans have […]

Producer prices increased in the Euro Area

In the Euro Area, producer prices remained below expectations in February, rising by 0.2 percent. The highest increase of 9.5 percent was recorded in Estonia. The European Statistics Office (Eurostat) released the Producer Price Index (PPI) data for the European Union (EU) and the Euro Area in February. According to the data, the Producer Price […]

Samsun to receive 2 billion lira defense industry investment

It has been reported that the Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) will invest 2 billion lira in the defense industry in Samsun. During a visit to the governor’s office, MKE’s General Director, Ilhami Keleş, and Deputy General Director, İrfan Özsert, informed Governor Orhan Tavlı that construction work has started on a factory where the […]

Turkey Wealth Fund Pays off Turkish Telecom’s Debt Early

The Wealth Fund has paid off the debt for Turkish Telecom’s credit early, resulting in saving more than 150 million dollars in interest. According to a statement from the Turkey Wealth Fund, strong cash flow and cost-effective financing sources enabled the Fund to have the opportunity to make an early payment on a loan for […]

TUSAŞ and Brazilian Aviation Giant Partner Up for Joint Production Move

TUSAŞ has collaborated with the Brazilian aviation giant Embraer for joint production activities in civilian and military platforms. Turkey’s Aerospace and Space Industry (TUSAŞ) and the Brazil-based aerospace company Embraer have joined forces for collaborative R&D and production activities in civilian and military platforms. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır shared on his […]

Stock market rose in the first half of the day

In Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index rose by 0.85 percent in the first half of the day, reaching 9,604 points. The BIST 100 index, moving in an upward trend in the first half of the day, rose to 9,604 points with an increase of 80.64 points and 0.85 percent as of 1:00 pm compared […]

Minister Şimşek: Impact of Market Fluctuations will remain Limited

Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek stated that the impact of recent market fluctuations on inflation will remain limited due to tightening financial conditions. The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced the inflation figures for March. Inflation increased by 2.46% on a monthly basis in March. The annual inflation rate, however, dropped to 38.10%. Minister […]

Minister of Trade Bolat: Calls for boycott were ineffective

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated that calls for boycott by the opposition were ineffective. Bolat said, “Our people have supported the economy, trade, craftsmen, and domestic brands.” Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat reported that the boycott calls made by the main opposition party CHP and some circles to stop shopping and trade on Wednesday, […]

Critical Economic Summit between Turkey and EU Held After 6 Years

Turkey and the European Union convened for a critical economic summit. The meeting, held after a 6-year gap, included the Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance Şimşek and senior EU officials. The Turkey-European Union (EU) High-Level Economic Dialogue Meeting is taking place in Brussels after a six-year hiatus. The meeting, which started in the morning […]