The BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul increased by 2.05% in the first half of the day, reaching 10,062.42 points. Moving in an upward trend in the first half of the day, the BIST 100 index rose to 10,062.42 points with an increase of 202.13 points and 2.05% compared to the previous closing at 1:00 pm. The total trading volume was 110 billion lira. While the banking index lost 3.18%, the holding index gained 2.02%. Among the sector indices, the information sector gained the most with 4.12%, while the banking sector lost the most. On the global markets, after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged, a mixed course was observed, with focus now turning to the interest rate decision of the Bank of England today. Additionally, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has started TL-settled forward foreign exchange sales transactions to ensure the healthy functioning of the foreign exchange market, prevent currency fluctuations, and balance foreign exchange liquidity. Analysts noted that in the afternoon, weekly money and banking statistics domestically, and the interest rate decision of the Bank of England and statements by BoE Governor Andrew Bailey internationally will be closely followed, along with a busy data agenda. From a technical standpoint, they mentioned that in the BIST 100 index, 10,100 and 10,200 points are resistance levels, while 10,000 and 9,900 levels are support levels.