# Global market reaction to US inflation and geopolitics > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-market-reaction-to-us-inflation-and-geopolitics > Updated: 2026-08-13T15:58:20.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Global financial markets continue to react to US macroeconomic data and geopolitical developments. US inflation trends, including a July Consumer Price Index rise of 0.1% monthly and 3.4% annually, have aligned with market expectations and reinforced views that inflation is slowing, which may reduce the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. In Turkey, Borsa İstanbul (BIST 100) opened the session positively following a strong rally, rising approximately 0.10% to reach 14,124.18 points. Meanwhile, Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan updated inflation forecasts, raising the year-end 2026 projection to 28%, while anticipating a decline to 15% by the end of 2027 and 9% by the end of 2028. In Europe, the FTSE MIB closed nearly flat as markets exercised caution due to falling oil prices and US producer price inflation data. Geopolitical uncertainty persists in the Middle East. While reports suggest the US and Iran may have reached an agreement to extend a 60-day ceasefire under the Islamabad Accord before its August 17 expiration, optimism is tempered by the absence of official statements regarding a permanent ceasefire. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: China tech valuations surge amid AI and semiconductor race China's tech sector is seeing massive valuation surges, with the Star 50 index up 29% this year as investors bet on AI and semiconductor advancements to challenge US leadership. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ftse-mib-closes-flat-amid-falling-oil-prices-and-us-inflation-data ### 2026-08-13: Borsa İstanbul opens higher amid US inflation trends and Middle East developments Borsa İstanbul opened higher following a recent rally, while US inflation data aligns with expectations, influencing Fed rate hike outlooks amid Middle East ceasefire negotiations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borsa-istanbul-opens-higher-amid-us-inflation-trends-and-middle-east-developments --- Cite as: Global market reaction to US inflation and geopolitics. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-market-reaction-to-us-inflation-and-geopolitics