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Finance
Fed raises federal funds target range to 3.75–4%
The 16 September decision was unanimous as the FOMC described solid activity and elevated inflation.
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Energy
IEA deepens its forecast decline in 2026 oil demand
The September report projects an annual fall of 2.5 million barrels per day.
Finance
ECB raises three key rates by 25 basis points and lifts inflation projections
The deposit rate moves to 2.50%; new projections put 2027 inflation at 2.5% and growth at 1.4%.
Energy
IEA says grid flexibility and efficiency matter as Türkiye’s electricity demand grows
The 2026 review sets out policy recommendations on demand, renewables, coal and energy security.
Finance
Climate finance discussion highlights resilient energy networks
The Istanbul summit addressed adaptation investment and long-term financing needs.
Finance
TCMB announces changes to lira liquidity facilities
Weekly repo funding and banks’ borrowing limits are covered by the central bank’s announcement.
Finance
OIC-COMCEC central bank forum in Istanbul covers four policy themes
Central bank leaders from OIC members attended the 13–14 September meeting, alongside a workshop on reserves and liquidity.
Energy
TR-2 research reactor receives renewed licence
Nuclear research is expected to resume at TENMAK’s Çekmece facility.
Energy
Electrification anchors Türkiye’s planned 2040 energy framework
The ministry aims to broaden its revision of the National Energy Plan.
Energy
Türkiye’s EKA grant application window closed on 30 September
The programme offers conditional support tied to measured energy savings and carbon-intensity reductions in specified sectors.
Economy
Türkiye economic confidence rises 0.7% to 101.3 in September
Consumer and retail readings improved while construction sentiment eased, leaving the composite above the 100 threshold.
Economy
Türkiye retail confidence rises in September as construction sentiment slips
Seasonally adjusted indicators improved in retail, held steady in services and edged lower in construction.