The BIST 100 index on Borsa Istanbul increased by 1.34% in the first half of the day, reaching 10,578.32 points. Showing an upward trend in the first half of the day, the BIST 100 index rose by 139.99 points and 1.34% to 10,578.32 points as of 13.00. The total trading volume was 72.1 billion Turkish lira. The banking index gained 3.27%, while the holding index increased by 1.26%. Among the sector indices, banking was the highest gainer, while electricity recorded the most significant decline at 1.3%. In the global markets, statements from US President Donald Trump alleviating recession concerns and signals that he might reconsider doubling steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada helped ease selling pressure, with investors now focusing on inflation data from the US. According to the balance of payments data released today, the current account deficit in January was higher than expected at 3.795 billion dollars. Analysts noted that the domestic data agenda is calm in the afternoon, while inflation data in the US will be monitored internationally, emphasizing that technically, the resistance levels for the BIST 100 index are at 10,600 and 10,700 points, with support levels at 10,500 and 10,400.