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The US dollar changed course on Thursday despite prevalent risk-aversion and fell across the board. Fears and concerns burnt around inflationary pressures and the probable slowdown of the global economic growth. Demand for safe havens continued, with government bonds appreciating and yields retreating.Gold neared $1,950 a troy ounce, now trading …

Turkish President Recep Erdogan said on Wednesday that volatility in markets will stop eventually. Erdogan said that the price hikes stemming from rising energy costs would soon stabilize and asked Turks to be patient and trust the government over the new economic model. The current price hikes in Turkey, he …

US President Joe Biden’s administration will extend requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through mid-March to address ongoing COVID-19 risks. A formal announcement extending the requirements through March 18 is expected on Thursday.The news adds to the Omicron-led risk …

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan abruptly replaced the finance minister amid deepening national debate over aggressive interest-rate cuts that have undermined the lira and fueled inflation and price pressures.Lutfi Elvan will exit after less than 12 months in office. The new minister is Nureddin Nebati, according to a decree published …

Speaking on State TV in Turkey on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Erdogan said that he will boost investment, employment, growth and production by lowering interest rates.Interest rates are the cause and inflation is the result, he continued, adding that he thinks economic growth in 2021 will be about 10%. Hopefully …

Turkey’s lira dropped to a record low on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on emerging market currencies, a After President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired three central bank policymakers, the Turkish lira fell to a new record low against the dollar, with investors worried about the prospects of further …

Consumer Price Index data from the U. S. Labor Department and FOMC minutes represented the key market drivers on Wednesday. Inflation is still steering the both the U. S. economy and fiscal policy as prices continued their ascent in September. Social Security benefits will rise 5.9% in 2022, the highest …

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed three central bank monetary policy committee members on Thursday. Erdogan appointed two new members in their place according to the Turkish Official Gazette, sending the lira to new record lows. Erdogan appointed Taha Cakmak as a deputy central bank governor and Yusuf Tuna as an …

Turkey’s lira dropped to a record low on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on emerging market currencies, adding to bearish momentum on the lira since the central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates in September. In addition, the latest statements by President Erdogan concerning the elimination of threats from …