Central Bank MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) meeting date? April meeting schedule

The countdown for the interest rate decision of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is ongoing. Economists emphasize that the messages the Central Bank will deliver to the markets will be closely monitored. So, when is the Central Bank MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) meeting scheduled? Eyes are on the interest rate decision […]

Adjustment to Pharmacists’ profit margins

Pharmacists will now see their profit margins adjusted in line with price increases due to exchange rate updates. The Ministry of Health released a statement regarding the regulation published in the Official Gazette yesterday, noting that drug prices are updated annually based on the periodic exchange rate changes for the Euro and in accordance with […]

Halkbank’s “Jet Luck” Competition for Entrepreneurs Trusting their Business Ideas

With only a short time left for Halkbank’s “Jet Luck” competition aimed at entrepreneurs trusting their business ideas, applications for those willing to participate continue until April 7th. The competition, which provides the opportunity to present projects to Turkey’s most important business people, offers a significant reward for the winning entrepreneur. Other participants who make […]

Pharmacists will not suffer income loss: They will benefit proportionally from price increases

The new regulation by the Ministry of Health ensures that pharmacists will benefit equally from the exchange rate increases in medication prices. The aim of the regulation is to prevent pharmacists from experiencing income loss. In an announcement regarding the regulation published in the Official Gazette yesterday, it was stated that medication prices are updated […]

EU Gives Time Until Mid-April from EU to the US

The European Union has postponed the measures planned in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs until mid-April to allow time for negotiations. Maros Sefcovic, the European Commission’s Commissioner for Trade, spoke at the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament about the trade issues between the EU and the US. Sefcovic stated that […]

Eyes on US Growth Data in Global Markets

Next week, the focus will shift to the growth and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index data to be released in the US. While the fight against inflation continues amid recession concerns worldwide, the possible effects of President Trump’s tariffs on the economy continued to influence market direction last week. The Fed kept its policy […]

Millions of Lira in Fines for Misleading Advertisements by the Advertising Board

The Advertising Board found irregularities in 131 out of 141 files. It was decided to impose a total of 32.5 million lira in administrative fines and suspend the advertisements. In a statement made by the Ministry of Commerce, it was stated that out of the 141 files that the Board decided on in its meeting […]

Federal Reserve Announces 2024 Operational Loss

The Federal Reserve (Fed) has released its audited financial statements for the year 2024. The Fed reported an operational loss of $77.6 billion in 2024. The operational loss disclosed by the Fed for the year 2024, as per its audited financial statements, was calculated at $77.6 billion. In 2023, the bank also announced an operational […]

Application deadline for Emlak Konut extended: When will Emlak Konut applications end?

Emlak Konut GYO’s Profitable Investment Campaign targeted towards the middle-income group has received significant attention from the citizens. Due to this high demand, the application deadline has been extended. So, when will Emlak Konut applications end? The details of Emlak Konut’s “Profitable Investment Campaign” for the middle-income group were announced a few days ago. This […]

Expectations of the market for the holiday season

Bendevi Palandöken, the President of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen, announced that they are expecting a turnover of 100-120 million liras during the Ramadan holiday. As the Ramadan holiday approaches, shopkeepers are entering the holiday season with hope. It is anticipated that holiday shopping will bring vitality to the market. Bendevi Palandöken, the […]