Economy

Türkiye-UK trade deal expected to enter force in 2026

Türkiye-UK trade deal expected to enter force in 2026

Agreement expected to enter force in second half of year, says Chris Gaunt, chair of British Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye

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Bank of England cuts policy rate by 25 basis points, matching forecasts
18.12.2025

Bank of England cuts policy rate by 25 basis points, matching forecasts

Decision comes in narrow 5-4 vote, as bank says inflation now expected to fall back towards 2% target

Turkish economy expected to grow 3.2% in 2025, 3.4% in 2026: Moody’s
18.12.2025

Turkish economy expected to grow 3.2% in 2025, 3.4% in 2026: Moody’s

Türkiye’s inflation projected to wrap up 2025 at 35%, while falling to 22% in 2026 and 18.5% in 2027, according to Moody’s Global Structured Finance Outlook report

YEAR-ENDER - Quarter-century of crises: Financial shocks that shaped global economy
18.12.2025

YEAR-ENDER - Quarter-century of crises: Financial shocks that shaped global economy

From the dot-com crash to the pandemic and renewed trade tensions, the 21st century has been marked by turbulence in financial markets

Türkiye’s short-term external debt falls to $165.7B in October
18.12.2025

Türkiye’s short-term external debt falls to $165.7B in October

Banks’ short-term external debt at $73.4B; other sectors at $64.7B

Türkiye secures $587.3M from Asian Development Bank for exporters affected by 2023 earthquakes
18.12.2025

Türkiye secures $587.3M from Asian Development Bank for exporters affected by 2023 earthquakes

Bank also approves $150M, $176.1M in additional financing for post-earthquake recovery, development, according to Treasury and Finance Ministry