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Simsek Urges for “Patience” to Reverse “Challenging” Conditions

TURKEY
  • In an interview with FT, Finance Minister Simsek said he was seeking to “rebalance the economy and soften domestic demand”, after years of unconventional economic policies pursued by President Erdogan. Simsek said the president had thrown his “support and commitment” behind the policy U-turn, adding that “We’re on the right track. There is strong evidence confidence is returning. But we need to be patient, it’s still challenging.”
  • The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development revised Turkey GDP growth estimate to 3.5% for 2023 from a forecast of 2.5% in May. The upward revision for 2023 reflects strong growth in the first half of the year, driven by pre-election fiscal stimulus, although growth is expected to slow in 2H, EBRD says.
  • There are no notable data releases on the docket today. Trade balance data will cross on Friday (Est: -$8.90bln).

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