Türkiye’s benchmark stock index, BIST 100, kicked off the new year on a high note, opening at 9,858.10 points on Thursday. This represents a 0.28% increase from the previous close, with the index gaining 27.54 points.
The positive start to the year follows a strong performance in 2024, which saw the BIST 100 index surge by over 31% from 7,470.18 points at the end of 2023.
As of the morning session, the Turkish lira traded at 35.3710 against the US dollar, 36.6565 against the euro, and 44.3210 against the British pound.
Additionally, gold prices stood at $2,633.80 per ounce, while Brent crude oil traded at $74.75 per barrel.
The upbeat opening session sets a positive tone for the Turkish economy in the new year, with investors and analysts closely watching the market’s performance.
