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Turkish banking trends and inflation data updates

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Turkish financial institutions and business leaders continue to navigate shifting credit availability and interest rate environments. Following the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) decision to raise the policy rate to 45 percent on September 25, 2026, market focus remains on the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026. September 2026 inflation data showed annual inflation fell to 29.73 percent, the first drop below 30 percent since November 2021. While consumer prices rose by 1.84 percent in September, the annual rate saw a 1.78 percentage point decrease compared to the previous year. Sectoral trends were mixed: food prices declined due to lower fresh fruit and vegetable costs, whereas fuel prices increased by 10.91 percent in September, pushing annual energy inflation to 46.11 percent. Education services also saw significant increases due to the new school year. Addressing the Grand National Assembly on October 5, Governor Fatih Karahan reaffirmed that the TCMB will maintain a tight monetary policy stance to achieve price stability. He noted that while the main inflation trend has been declining since July, the disinflation process has lost momentum due to geopolitical uncertainties and supply-side shocks, particularly in energy. Karahan emphasized that energy prices will remain a decisive factor in the inflation outlook through 2026. As the October 22 meeting approaches, market participants are monitoring for potential changes to the policy rate. Following the inflation drop below the 30 percent threshold mentioned by Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, some analysts are speculating about a possible 150 basis point reduction, though concerns persist regarding the impact of recent fund-related controversies on monetary stability. Despite these macroeconomic indicators, reports from regions such as Eskişehir and Konya highlight persistent economic hardship for citizens. ~~Low-income individuals and retirees continue to struggle with basic expenses, rising rents, and minimal purchasing power, with some scavenging for discarded food at local markets.~~

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