Warning about fraudulent baklava: Using spinach instead of pistachios

The use of fraudulent ingredients to reduce the cost of baklava has become widespread. While various tricks are played for cheap baklava, experts warn against baklava priced below 400 liras. With the countdown to Ramadan Bayram, sweet rush surrounds baklava makers. However, baklava masters caution against cheap baklava. The use of deceptive ingredients to lower […]

Stock market slightly declined in the first half

The BIST 100 index on Borsa Istanbul fell by 0.2 percent in the first half of the day, dropping to 9,696.16 points. Moving with a downward trend in the morning, the BIST 100 index decreased by 19.43 points and 0.2 percent to 9,696.16 points as of 13:00 compared to the previous closing. The total trading […]

Aim to Expand Overseas in Asparagus Farming Initiated 3 Years Ago

Aiming to export the produce she started harvesting in the asparagus farming she began 3 years ago in Tire district of Izmir, 39-year-old Sümeyye Kınalı, an Ankara University Agriculture Faculty graduate who spent a long time in the US, decided to cultivate asparagus she encountered there in Tire as well. Kınalı, along with her partner […]

Global trade locked in Trump’s tariffs

The announcement of reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump is expected on April 2. The confusion about the scope of tariffs is increasing uncertainty in global trade. Next week marks the deadline for federal agencies set by President Donald Trump the day he took office in the White House to review unfair trade practices. […]

Minister Şimşek: Limited Impact Expected from Market Volatility

Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek stated that they foresee the market volatility to have limited impact on expectations. Minister Mehmet Şimşek evaluated inflation expectations. In his social media post, Minister Şimşek used the following expressions: “Market participants and the real sector’s inflation expectations are improving. 12-month ahead inflation expectation decreased to 24.6% among […]

Will there be an electricity price increase? Statement from Minister Bayraktar

The claim that electricity prices will increase by 25% has been made. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar responded to a question about the price hike by saying, “We will look into it and evaluate.” Minister Bayraktar made a statement regarding the allegations of electricity price increase. He responded to a question about […]

What is Dividend Payment? Types of Dividend Payments

Due to recent news articles, details about dividend payments have become a topic of interest. When a company makes a profit, part of that profit is reinvested into the business to grow it, while the remaining portion can be distributed to shareholders as dividends. Dividends are usually paid in cash or stock. Dividend payment refers […]

Demand for Safe Haven Under Gold Continues

Gold prices are trading near record levels above 3,000 dollars. Meanwhile, the price of gram gold is holding steady just below 3,700 liras. As the demand for a safe haven under gold continues, the price of gold per ounce is hovering close to record levels at 3,020 dollars. Uncertainty surrounding the upcoming mutual customs tariffs […]

Initial Figures for Dollar and Euro

The foreign exchange rates continue to exhibit a horizontal trend. The dollar is trading around 38 lira. Meanwhile, the Euro/TL finds buyers at 40.99. The Dollar/TL began the day with an increase and is trading at 37.9990. After moving sideways yesterday, the dollar/TL completed the day just below the previous closing at 37.9747. As of […]

Unemployment Benefits Payments Advanced

Unemployment and short-time work allowance payments will be made on March 28th. Due to the upcoming Ramadan Bayram holiday, unemployment and short-time work allowance payments have been advanced. The Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, announced that unemployment and short-time work allowance payments will be deposited into accounts on March 28th. Half-time work […]