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Lufthansa issues first quarter profit warning
EU pays €2B to support refugees in Turkey
US goods deficit hits record high in 2018
Turkey: Over $201B of int'l investment in past 16 years
    News
    12.05.2020 11:48:42
    Coronavirus deaths pass 80,000 in US
    Economy
    Coronavirus deaths pass 80,000 in US
    The US remains the country hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic with nearly one-third of the world's over 4.1 million confirmed cases.
    05.12.2020
    20.08.2019 11:39:40
    Private sector short-term external loans down in H1 of 2019
    Economy
    Private sector short-term external loans down in H1 of 2019
    According to the Central Bank report, Turkish private sector’s foreign loans have fallen $3B since end-2018.
    08.20.2019
    24.07.2019 14:56:21
    Deutsche Bank’s net loss in Q2 worse than expected
    Economy
    Deutsche Bank’s net loss in Q2 worse than expected
    German Deutsche Bank’s net loss became $3.6 billion in the second quarter of 2019.
    07.24.2019
    29.06.2019 09:49:59
    Greece privatization fund launches process for sale of Athens Airport
    Economy
    Greece privatization fund launches process for sale of Athens Airport
    Athens International Airport is the largest airport in Greece, handling 24 million passengers a year, of which 16.4 million are international travelers.
    06.29.2019
    19.06.2019 10:02:38
    Trump plans to hold trade talks with China’s Xi at G20
    Economy
    Trump plans to hold trade talks with China’s Xi at G20
    Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to meet in Japan next week.
    06.19.2019
    18.06.2019 15:28:51
    Turkey plans to increase mutual tourism with Russia
    Economy
    Turkey plans to increase mutual tourism with Russia
    Two countries' authorities agreed to expand mutual tourism and cultural ties at the opening of the joint festival.
    06.18.2019
    17.06.2019 15:48:28
    Deutsche Bank plans to set up ‘bad bank’
    Economy
    Deutsche Bank plans to set up ‘bad bank’
    Deutsche Bank is planning to overhaul its trading operations by creating a so-called bad bank to hold tens of billions of euros of non-core assets, a source close to the matter said on Monday.
    06.17.2019
    13.06.2019 17:35:49
    Three new banknotes added to monetary cone in Venezuela
    Economy
    Three new banknotes added to monetary cone in Venezuela
    Venezuelan Central Bank officials announced that the new bills to make payments systems more efficient.
    06.13.2019
    12.06.2019 15:08:25
    Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged: Turkey
    Economy
    Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged: Turkey
    The bank expected the current account balance to maintain its improving trend.
    06.12.2019
    10.06.2019 10:59:29
    Facebook to reveal company’s own cryptocurrency in June
    Economy
    Facebook to reveal company’s own cryptocurrency in June
    According to the sources, Facebook is ready to reveal details about its cryptocurrency. The social media giant plans June 18th for the cryptocurrency debut.
    06.10.2019
    08.06.2019 15:28:21
    Turkey signs MoU with Canada to boost trade cooperation
    Economy
    Turkey signs MoU with Canada to boost trade cooperation
    Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan stated that the agreement aims to improve commercial relations and increase investment.
    06.08.2019
    03.06.2019 16:57:39
    Trade Minister: Turkey's exports hit record high
    Economy
    Trade Minister: Turkey's exports hit record high
    Turkish trade minister Ruhsar Pekcan says the country's exports last month jumped 11.46 percent year-on-year, while imports fall 19.85 percent.
    06.03.2019
    21.05.2019 13:39:31
    Russia criticizes US pledge to sanction Nord Stream 2
    Economy
    Russia criticizes US pledge to sanction Nord Stream 2
    The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project has come under fire from US.
    05.21.2019
    20.05.2019 09:32:42
    Google restricts Huawei’s Android license
    Economy
    Google restricts Huawei’s Android license
    Following the US crackdown on Chinese technology companies, Google pulls Huawei’s Android license.
    05.20.2019
    16.05.2019 16:58:29
    At least 85,000 houses sold in April
    Economy
    At least 85,000 houses sold in April
    Last year, over 1,37 million property sales were recorded in Turkey while around 650,000 of them were newly-built houses.
    05.16.2019
    14.05.2019 15:30:30
    European Union industrial production down
    Economy
    European Union industrial production down
    The industrial production in the EU saw a decrease of 0.4 percent year-on-year in March, according to official figures.
    05.14.2019
    10.05.2019 17:26:34
    Machinery exports increase in Turkey
    Economy
    Machinery exports increase in Turkey
    The country earns nearly $6B from machinery exports in the first 4 months of 2019.
    05.10.2019
    08.05.2019 10:34:38
    Oil prices rise amid US sanctions
    Economy
    Oil prices rise amid US sanctions
    The United States reimposed sanctions on Iran in November last year, demanding all countries stop importing oil from the country.
    05.08.2019
    05.05.2019 16:22:17
    Turkey's crude oil imports up 78,30% in 2019
    Economy
    Turkey's crude oil imports up 78,30% in 2019
    Total oil product imports rise by 22,57 percent to 3,4 million tons.
    05.05.2019
    03.05.2019 14:44:30
    Turkey's inflation rate falls to 19,50 percent in April
    Economy
    Turkey's inflation rate falls to 19,50 percent in April
    Annual inflation in April down from 19,71 percent the previous month, according to official data.
    05.03.2019
    29.04.2019 12:22:19
    Turkish economic confidence index rises to 84,7 in April
    Economy
    Turkish economic confidence index rises to 84,7 in April
    Turkey’s economic confidence index rose to 84,7 points in April, up 3,4 percent from a month earlier, data from the TurkStat showed on Monday.
    04.29.2019
    22.04.2019 15:32:39
    Manufacturers in China try to survive trade war
    Economy
    Manufacturers in China try to survive trade war
    China is facing trade barriers are deploying an array of moves to try to keep foreign customers.
    04.22.2019
    08.04.2019 13:00:49
    Turkey's e-communication saw $1.8B investments in 2018
    Economy
    Turkey's e-communication saw $1.8B investments in 2018
    Last year, mobile subscriber penetration rate reaches 99% in Turkey, transport minister says.
    04.08.2019
    05.04.2019 16:48:59
    Trade minister aims to raise rate of exports meeting imports
    Economy
    Trade minister aims to raise rate of exports meeting imports
    Trade minister Ruhsar Pekcan says upcoming era will be quite a performance period for Turkey by taking important steps in the economy.
    04.05.2019
    04.04.2019 15:41:48
    Hazelnut exports bring Turkey $1.1billion in 7 months
    Economy
    Hazelnut exports bring Turkey $1.1billion in 7 months
    Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut exporter, sells nearly 190,000 tons of hazelnut from September to March.
    04.04.2019
    03.04.2019 14:44:19
    Oil prices climbing towards five-month high
    Economy
    Oil prices climbing towards five-month high
    Brent crude increases to $70 on Wednesday, while WTI rises to $62.85.
    04.03.2019
    30.03.2019 14:14:38
    Turkish Treasury and Finance to repay over debt in April-June
    Economy
    Turkish Treasury and Finance to repay over debt in April-June
    Treasury and Finance Ministry says, Treasury will borrow $5.77B from domestic markets over the next 3 months.
    03.30.2019
    28.03.2019 13:36:30
    Turkey's Central Bank raises swap sale limits
    Economy
    Turkey's Central Bank raises swap sale limits
    Lenders’ limits will be 30 percent of their pre-determined Foreign Exchange and Banknotes Market transaction limit.
    03.28.2019
    27.03.2019 17:14:21
    Turkey to raise machinery exports to Germany
    Economy
    Turkey to raise machinery exports to Germany
    Last year, the sector sold machinery worth $2.5 billion to Germany, which he underlined is the world machine industry's center.
    03.27.2019
    23.03.2019 16:15:44
    Turkish simit chain CEO urges focus on branding
    Economy
    Turkish simit chain CEO urges focus on branding
    Choosing the right location key for retailers' success says the head of the Turkish food chain enjoying success in 25 countries.
    03.23.2019
    22.03.2019 15:05:44
    Turkey: Nearly 6,700 new companies launched in February
    Economy
    Turkey: Nearly 6,700 new companies launched in February
    The country's top business body says over 1,000 new companies with foreign partners were established last month.
    03.22.2019
    21.03.2019 14:50:36
    Turkish consumer confidence surges in March
    Economy
    Turkish consumer confidence surges in March
    Consumer confidence index stands at 59.4 this month, up from 57.8 in February, says statistical authority.
    03.21.2019
    17.03.2019 16:21:12
    Sweden: Far-right politician proposes building the mosque
    Economy
    Sweden: Far-right politician proposes building the mosque
    Mark Collins says a mosque and a cultural center will attract more immigrants.
    03.17.2019
    15.03.2019 18:02:07
    EU: Annual inflation up in February
    Economy
    EU: Annual inflation up in February
    Eurostat says annual inflation among EU28 countries in February was 1.6 pct, up from 1.5 pct in January.
    03.15.2019
    15.03.2019 17:43:28
    Microsoft, Vodafone to develop Turkish AI assistant
    Economy
    Microsoft, Vodafone to develop Turkish AI assistant
    Microsoft to use Turkish as the default language of the digital assistant.
    03.15.2019
    15.03.2019 12:42:45
    Istanbul up 9 places in financial centers ranking
    Economy
    Istanbul up 9 places in financial centers ranking
    In its first entry into GFCI in November 2009, Istanbul ranked 72nd, rose to 68th in Sept. 2018, and to 58th in 2019.
    03.15.2019
    13.03.2019 16:29:19
    Boeing shares fall after second 737 Max 8 crash
    Economy
    Boeing shares fall after second 737 Max 8 crash
    Boeing’s stock took another beating as a raft of countries grounded its 737 MAX 8 aircraft, responding to the deadly crash.
    03.13.2019
    11.03.2019 12:01:38
    Turkish economy grows 2.6 pct in 2018
    Economy
    Turkish economy grows 2.6 pct in 2018
    The gross domestic product at current prices totaled some $784B in last year, says TurkStat.
    03.11.2019
    09.03.2019 13:07:35
    US economy loses power
    Economy
    US economy loses power
    The US economy added only 20.000 jobs — far fewer than expected — last month, the Labor Department said Friday.
    03.09.2019
    08.03.2019 13:12:58
    ECB keeps interest rates low due to global fluctuation
    Economy
    ECB keeps interest rates low due to global fluctuation
    The European Central Bank has reacted to the threat of recession across the eurozone with a promise to keep interest rates at historically low levels for at least the rest of the year.
    03.08.2019
    08.03.2019 09:17:57
    Trump says China trade talks progressing nicely
    Economy
    Trump says China trade talks progressing nicely
    Talks 'going pretty well,' US president says ahead of possible sit-down with Chinese counterpart.
    03.08.2019
    06.03.2019 16:38:33
    Turkey exports 35 million bouquets on Int'l Women's Day
    Economy
    Turkey exports 35 million bouquets on Int'l Women's Day
    Turkey sends $5 million-worth of cut flowers to 20 countries for International Women's Day.
    03.06.2019
    06.03.2019 16:05:21
    Turkey supports domestic producers with $2 billion
    Economy
    Turkey supports domestic producers with $2 billion
    Turkish president addresses farmers at presidential complex in Ankara.
    03.06.2019
    06.03.2019 10:00:59
    Turkey criticizes US decision to end trade preferences
    Economy
    Turkey criticizes US decision to end trade preferences
    ‘Decision conflicts with our mutual objective of reaching a bilateral trade volume of $75 billion,’ says trade minister.
    03.06.2019
    04.03.2019 17:10:51
    Fall in inflation to continue: Turkish finance minister
    Economy
    Fall in inflation to continue: Turkish finance minister
    Berat Albayrak says February figures positive outcome of measures taken recently.
    03.04.2019
    04.03.2019 17:05:13
    Turkey posts highest February exports figure
    Economy
    Turkey posts highest February exports figure
    Exports-to-imports coverage ratio rises significantly, 'most important indicator of 2019', says Turkish trade minister.
    03.04.2019
    27.02.2019 13:33:56
    Economic confidence up in February
    Economy
    Economic confidence up in February
    Turkey's statistical authority says economic confidence index stands at 79.4 in the current month, up from 78.5 in January.
    02.27.2019
    23.02.2019 16:32:21
    Turkish Central Bank posts $10.7B net profit in 2018
    Economy
    Turkish Central Bank posts $10.7B net profit in 2018
    Central Bank's gold assets in international standard amounted to 488.5 tons as of the end of last year.
    02.23.2019
    15.02.2019 12:07:51
    Total turnover up 10.8 pct in December
    Economy
    Total turnover up 10.8 pct in December
    On yearly basis, industry turnover index rises 17 pct in last month of 2018, says statistical authority in Turkey.
    02.15.2019
    15.02.2019 08:55:40
    Istanbul to host world's angel investors next week
    Economy
    Istanbul to host world's angel investors next week
    World Congress of Angel Investors also features policymakers, entrepreneurs, and heads of financial institutions.
    02.15.2019
    13.02.2019 13:22:36
    Turkey, Serbia should target $2B trade volume
    Economy
    Turkey, Serbia should target $2B trade volume
    Turkish youth and sports minister made comments at the reception in Ankara marking Serbia's National Day.
    02.13.2019
    06.02.2019 12:05:17
    Domestic tourism expenditure up 18.9 pct in Turkey
    Economy
    Domestic tourism expenditure up 18.9 pct in Turkey
    Trip expenditures of domestic tourists total $3.78B from July to September last year, says Turkey’s statistical office.
    02.06.2019
    19.01.2019 12:59:46
    Turkish Central Bank distributes $6.3B advance dividend
    Economy
    Turkish Central Bank distributes $6.3B advance dividend
    Bank holds its Extraordinary General Assembly meeting on Friday.
    01.19.2019
    17.01.2019 13:28:11
    Turkey's Borsa Istanbul rises 2.4 pct at close
    Economy
    Turkey's Borsa Istanbul rises 2.4 pct at close
    BIST 100 index gains more than 2,200 points versus Tuesday's close.
    01.17.2019
    15.01.2019 13:24:56
    Turkey achieves year-end budget deficit target in 2018
    Economy
    Turkey achieves year-end budget deficit target in 2018
    Turkish finance minister says country's budget deficit stood at 72.6B Turkish liras last year.
    01.15.2019
    11.01.2019 13:03:30
    Turkey giving $570M support for exporters in 2019
    Economy
    Turkey giving $570M support for exporters in 2019
    Financial support will accelerate Turkey's value-added exports, says Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.
    01.11.2019
    07.01.2019 13:43:34
    Turkish auto market aims over $32B exports in 2019
    Economy
    Turkish auto market aims over $32B exports in 2019
    Turkish automotive sector broke the record in 2018 with $31.6 billion, business association head says.
    01.07.2019
    03.01.2019 13:41:57
    Apple's warning a bad omen for Wall Street bulls
    Economy
    Apple's warning a bad omen for Wall Street bulls
    Apple’s warning on Wednesday about weak iPhone demand in the holiday quarter is a gloomy omen for Wall Street bulls hoping for an early gift in 2019 following December’s steep selloff.
    01.03.2019
    03.01.2019 12:40:45
    Turkey's annual inflation slips in December
    Economy
    Turkey's annual inflation slips in December
    Consumer prices in December down 0.40 percent compared to previous month, according to official data.
    01.03.2019
    31.12.2018 16:11:34
    China factory activity shrinks for the first time in over two years
    Economy
    China factory activity shrinks for the first time in over two years
    China’s factory activity contracted for the first time in over two years in December, highlighting the challenges facing Beijing as it seeks to end a bruising trade war with Washington.
    12.31.2018
    28.12.2018 13:19:07
    Turkey: Economic confidence rises in December
    Economy
    Turkey: Economic confidence rises in December
    New official data reveals it increases 2 pct to reach 75.2 in the current month.
    12.28.2018
    28.12.2018 12:59:04
    US-China trade war: Two countries plan to hold talks
    Economy
    US-China trade war: Two countries plan to hold talks
    China says it has made plans for trade talks with the US in January following 'intensive' telephone calls.
    12.28.2018
    27.12.2018 13:38:34
    Turkey receives $9.2B in foreign investment in 10-month
    Economy
    Turkey receives $9.2B in foreign investment in 10-month
    EU countries are top sources of direct capital inflow to Turkey, amounts to over 66 percent of total inflow.
    12.27.2018
    27.12.2018 13:03:02
    Turkey exports 1.2M tons of pasta in 2018
    Economy
    Turkey exports 1.2M tons of pasta in 2018
    Turkish pasta sector exports rise 14 percent year-on-year in 2018.
    12.27.2018
    25.12.2018 15:38:27
    Turkey eyes to become 12th-largest economy based on PPP
    Economy
    Turkey eyes to become 12th-largest economy based on PPP
    Turkey will be the 12th-largest economy based on purchasing power parity (PPP) next year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. Currently, the country ranks 13th-largest economy based on PPP
    12.25.2018
    21.12.2018 13:15:40
    Europe is biggest drag in slump in 2018 equity raising
    Economy
    Europe is biggest drag in slump in 2018 equity raising
    European equity raising slowed sharply in 2018, making it the biggest drag on falling global activity.
    12.21.2018