The quarrel between the U.S. and Russian presidents over the Assad regime's recent use of chemical weapons in Ghouta is furthering the chaos in Syria and escalating instability in the entire Middle East
Moody's report, which was probably written with direction from FETÖ, aims to devalue the Turkish lira
Turkey is a country that can continue its relations with European countries without the tutelage of the EU
Erdoğan's principal messages to African leaders focus on establishing long-term social and economic partnerships on the basis of mutual respect and common benefits through capacity building, entrepreneurship and human development
Turkey's Venture toward Presidentialism and Its Adversaries
Despite all the stress and difficulties, the systemic transformation process in Turkey must be worth to endure for a brighter future
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Resisting Speculative Attacks
Turkey will continue to resist speculative attacks orchestrated by domestic and international investors with an optimal mixture of prudent governance and counter-speculative moves made by key market players
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Despite strong volatilies in the exchange rate due to global factors, Turkey's economic risk levels are not objectively assessed
When the larger picture that takes the "Trump factor" and rising global economic tensions into account is analyzed, it is clear that the turbulent period in the global economy might be with the U.S. well into the medium term.
In this SETA Analysis, we first give a snapshot of the Turkish Economy. Secondly, we take an overview of actions taken by policymakers to ensure the efficient functioning of the economy and to relieve financial markets after the failed coup attempt.
Expected debates concerning the modalities of presidentialism seen as appropriate for Turkey's conditions must be advanced with always one careful eye on the health of economic parameters
Economic stability should be dearly protected despite all political and security-related complications, as it represents the most concrete and rational barrier between the "old" and "new" Turkey.
Turkey will continue to surprise the endemic pessimists and return to a high and sustained path of growth after the completion of structural reforms.
In the post-election period, Turkey has already entered a new era of high economic growth and robust political stability, thus restoring its decade-long virtuous circle.
The high interest - low exchange rate method was employed in the past yet resulted in high current deficit which was later compensated by low economic growth.
Given the 2.6 percent growth rate in the first nine months of 2012, the Turkish economy must grow at more than 4 percent in the last quarter to achieve the expected 3.2 percent growth rate in 2012.
Turkey shouldnt abandon its goal of establishing an alternative rating agency due to Fitchs upgrade.
During a period of crisis and uncertainty in the global markets, Turkey enjoyed both a balanced budget and a healthy environment for investment.
While Turkey witnessed a marked slowdown in consumption demand in the first quarter of 2012, primary data show signs of a moderate recovery and indicate that the steady increase in export will continue in the second quarter.
