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• December 24, 2024

Borsa İstanbul Equity Market

BIST 100 Index Closing 9,672.75

BIST 100 Daily Change 46.19

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Japan's Finance Ministry Plans to Increase Government Bond Sales for the First Time in Four Years

Forex - The Japanese Ministry of Finance plans to increase government bond sales for the first time in four years along with shorter-term debt issuances. The Mini...

Apple Seeks to Join Google's Antitrust Case in the U.S., Reuters Reports

Investing.com -- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has shown interest in participating in Google's (NASDAQ:GOOGL) upcoming antitrust trial, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Accordi...

Television Ratings and AP-NORC Survey Reveal Americans Are Turning a Deaf Ear to Politics

According to a survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, approximately two-thirds of American adults report feeling the ne...

U.S. Banks and Businesses Sue Fed Over 'Lack of Transparency' in Stress Tests

Investing.com -- On Tuesday, a group of organizations representing U.S. banks and businesses announced that they have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Reserve....

TANKER REPORT - A Tanker is Loading at Ceyhan BTC

Foreks - A tanker is loading at the Ceyhan BTC Terminal, which is the second step in delivering oil from Azerbaijan via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline to ...

Announcement to ForInvest Subscribers - MKK Custody Data Becomes Licensed in 2025

Foreks - Dear Subscribers,

As of January 1, 2025, MKK (Central Registration Agency) will transition to a licensed and paid structure for custody data. In this co...

TANKER REPORT - 13 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Forex - There are no issues with transit passages in the Istanbul and Dardanelles straits, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from the count...

Central Bank of Turkey Reveals Research Agenda for 2025-2027

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has published its Research Agenda for 2025-2027. According to the announcement, five main focal points are empha...

Market Outlook: Iron Ore Heads for Second Weekly Decline Amid Falling Chinese Demand

Futures iron ore contracts fell in today's trading. The contracts are preparing for their second consecutive weekly decline due to a contraction in demand in Chin...

ASAŞ Employs Two New Technologies in PVC Coating

Foreks - ASAŞ is elevating aesthetics, durability, and design freedom to a new level with two revolutionary technologies in PVC profile cladding: Aluminum Coatin...

MARKET OVERVIEW - Nomura: China May Implement Stronger Financial Measures Next Year

Foreks - Nomura analysts believe that China may adopt stronger fiscal measures next year. In a note, they state that during the December Politburo meeting and the...

TANKER REPORT - The Dardanelles Straits to be Closed to Transit Traffic Tonight for Buoy Maintenance Works

Due to buoy maintenance work to be carried out by the Naval Forces, the Çanakkale Strait has been closed to transit passage tonight. According to information obta...

TANKER REPORT - 35 Tankers Present in Black Sea Ports

In the Black Sea ports, a total of 35 tankers are currently present, serving as the first leg for oil reaching the world through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Strait...

Mexico's Central Bank Considers Rate Cuts Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

According to Jonathan Heath, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mexico, the bank is considering a rate cut of 25 or 50 basis points in its upcoming decision in Februa...

Headline: Renewal - 6-Month, 6,000 Kilometer Advertising Restriction Regulations Extended Until July 1, 2025

The Ministry of Trade has announced the extension of the 6-month - 6,000-kilometer advertising restriction regulations for an additional 6 months until July 1, 20...

Atlanta Fed Study: No Change in Q4 GDP Forecast for the U.S.

Forex - The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model has not changed its GDP forecast for the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2024. The GDP forecast for the fourth quarter remain...

MARKET VIEW - Base metals exhibit mixed trends, copper supported by tight supply

Forex - Copper prices, while supported by supply tightness in copper concentrate, showed mixed movement as strong dollar gains limited their range. On the London ...

Turkey Increases Minimum Wage by 30% for 2025

Investing.com -- Turkey has raised the monthly minimum wage for 2025 by 30%, increasing it from 17,002 lira to 22,104 lira ($627). This move, announced by Labor M...

According to Ives, Apple Continues Its March Towards a $4 Trillion Market Value

Forex - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares continue their march towards a $4 trillion valuation. Last month, Apple shares rose by approximately 10%, with investors contin...

Minimum Wage for 2025 Announced

The minimum wage increase that affects millions of workers in Turkey has been announced. The Minimum Wage Determination Commission reached a decision regarding th...