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Lira Steadies After Partially Paring CBRT-Inspired Gains

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  • USDTRY trades 2.50% higher at typing, with the ~26.50 region providing moderate intraday resistance. The pair still sits 2.50% lower compared to pre-CBRT levels though is above the 50-day EMA at 25.90.
  • The benchmark equity index stands slightly higher on the day, shy of both yesterday’s highs and record highs printed earlier in the week. Turkish equities pared losses yesterday to close the session lower after the knee-jerk move higher in the wake of the central bank decision. The banking sector sub index was more resilient, potentially buoyed by the prospect of greater foreign inflows, and stands 0.50% higher today and within range of record highs seen earlier this month.
  • Elsewhere, Turkey’s USD bonds are little changed on the day.

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