Daily Bulletin

Good morning. Although global risk appetite has moderated somewhat this morning, it remains in positive territory. Futures on major U.S. and European equity indices are slightly lower, while sectoral indices and most Asian markets—excluding Japan—are trading higher overall. Oil prices are up by approximately 0.5%–1.0% compared to yesterday, supported by the continuation of low-intensity, targeted operations between...
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Good morning. Mixed news flow regarding the progress of U.S.-Iran negotiations and daily fluctuations exceeding 5% in oil prices continue to fuel volatility across global equity markets. At the current juncture, front-month Brent crude oil futures appear to be seeking equilibrium around USD 93 per barrel. U.S. equity futures are trading in negative territory, European futures are pointing higher, while Asian...
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Good morning. During the period when our market was closed, the possibility of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran came to the forefront, weighing on oil prices while supporting global equity markets. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index gained more than 5% during the holiday period, while Brent crude oil futures declined to as low as USD 90 per barrel before rebounding toward USD 93 this morning following reports of...
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Good morning. We are currently navigating a market environment in which domestic political developments have moved to the forefront. The “absolute nullity” ruling concerning the Republican People's Party created significant pressure on TRY-denominated assets yesterday, and we do not believe this pressure will reverse in the short term. The decisions expected from the Financial Stability Committee meeting...
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Good morning. Ongoing diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Iran, along with the continued — albeit limited — flow of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, are weighing on oil prices while supporting equity markets. We should also note that Nvidia’s financial results continue to provide additional support to sentiment. U.S. and European futures are slightly positive this morning, while Asian markets present...
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Good morning. As tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue, oil prices are maintaining their elevated levels. Global risk appetite remains weak, while downward revisions in global growth expectations continue within the macro framework. Unfortunately, this environment remains far from supportive for equity markets, and Borsa Istanbul is also undergoing a pricing period shaped by these pressures. On the domestic...
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Good morning. Renewed threats and warnings from the United States toward Iran are pushing oil prices higher while weighing on global equity markets. On Friday, U.S. and European indices recorded losses ranging between 1% and 2%, while futures contracts are starting the new week with additional declines close to 1%. The overall sentiment across Asian markets also remains negative. Borsa Istanbul is similarly coming...
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Good morning. Global markets are starting the day on a weak footing. U.S. and European futures are in negative territory, while Asian markets are mixed but generally display a risk-off tone. As for the drivers behind the selling pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that “the U.S. does not need the Strait of Hormuz to remain open” has pushed oil prices higher. In addition, following recent personnel...
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