Borsa İstanbul and US inflation data drive global market volatility

Borsa İstanbul investment fund crisis US inflation gold prices capital markets regulation

Global and Turkish financial markets are experiencing significant volatility driven by US economic data and domestic regulatory scrutiny. In the United States, Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September showed a 0.6 percent monthly increase and a 3.7 percent annual rise, exceeding expectations. This acceleration in inflation has fueled speculation regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, leading to higher Treasury yields and downward pressure on precious metals like gold and silver.

In Turkey, the BIST 100 index has faced downward pressure, closing with a 1.08 percent loss at 12,118.29 points. The market is also navigating a crisis involving investment funds, which has led to discussions regarding liquidity and the protection of small investors. Borsa İstanbul General Manager Korkmaz Enes Ergun addressed the Parliament, stating that the institution has fulfilled its duty by notifying the Capital Markets Board (SPK) about suspicious funds. This follows allegations that 130 warnings were issued by Borsa İstanbul but were not acted upon by the SPK, a claim the regulator has denied, asserting that all notifications are meticulously evaluated.

Additionally, the Private Pension System (BES) remains a focus of discussion, with officials emphasizing the multi-layered regulatory protection and legal safeguards that prevent pension assets from being seized or included in bankruptcy estates.

Entities

BIST 100 · Bank of America · Borsa İstanbul · Capital Markets Board (SPK) · Capital Markets Board of Turkey · Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye · Fatih Karahan · Federal Reserve · Korkmaz Enes Ergun · Koç Holding · Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu · Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası

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[● 3 SOURCES] The BIST 100 index closed with a 1.08 percent daily loss at 12,118.29 points. www.ekoturk.com · www.gzt.com · www.sozcu.com.tr
[● 5 SOURCES] US inflation rose 0.6 percent monthly and 3.7 percent annually in September. www.biganinsesi.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.yenikonya.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] The spot price of gold fell 1.80 percent to 4,079 dollars per ounce. www.biganinsesi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ozata Denizcilik and Destek Faktoring shares dropped 88 percent over 20 trading days due to fund liquidations. www.yenialanya.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bank of America customers recorded net sales of 1.95 billion TL in Borsa Istanbul.
[● 2 SOURCES] The US 10-year Treasury yield increased by 11 basis points to 5.33 percent. www.biganinsesi.com
[● 3 SOURCES] TCMB President Fatih Karahan noted that core inflation is slowing despite high energy prices. www.habermeydan.com · finans.mynet.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The spot price of silver dropped 5.71 percent to 55.79 dollars per ounce. www.biganinsesi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Borsa İstanbul General Manager Korkmaz Enes Ergun stated that the institution has fulfilled its responsibility by making necessary notifications to the Capital Markets Board (SPK). www.tv5.com.tr · www.borsaningundemi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gürol Sami Özer stated that BES fund assets are legally protected and cannot be seized or included in an insurance company's bankruptcy estate. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com
[● 2 SOURCES] There were allegations that Borsa İstanbul had issued 130 warnings regarding suspicious investment funds since 2025. www.tv5.com.tr · www.borsaningundemi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Capital Markets Board (SPK) stated that it meticulously evaluates all notifications from Borsa İstanbul and applies necessary sanctions. www.tv5.com.tr · www.borsaningundemi.com