Gold Slides, Currencies Stall, BIST 100 Gains 2.38% in Turbulent Week

The final trading day of the week left investors holding their breath as gold prices slipped and major currency pairs tried to paint a flat picture.

Cloudy Horizons for Gold and FX

Gold's gram price fell %2.45, while the Euro and dollar traded flat – no losses, but uncertainty remains.

BIST 100’s Turbulent Journey

The BIST 100 index swung between a low of 13,941.98 points and a high of 14,265.51 points, closing the week at 13,981.05 points, a %2.38 rise over the previous close.

Numbers at a Glance: Winners and Losers

■Gold: gram price fell %2.45.

■Currencies: Euro and dollar traded flat, no loss.

■BIST 100: weekly average %2.38 gain, closing at 13,981.05 points.

Outlook for the Coming Week

Potential tightening of global interest rates and regional geopolitical risks are likely to bolster gold demand, while the flatness in FX markets may cap short‑term gains in the BIST 100. Diversifying portfolios and emphasizing risk management are advisable.

Dr. Aslıhan Demir's Analysis: Markets remain clouded by uncertainty, especially as global monetary policy and regional geopolitical risks sustain gold demand, whereas the stagnant FX scene could limit short‑term BIST 100 upside. Investors should prioritize diversification and robust risk controls.