May 24, 2024 07:21 GMT
TURKEY: Karahan Sticks to Script in First Post-Meeting Comments
TURKEY
- Following yesterday's rate decision, CBRT governor Karahan spoke this morning, reiterating the sentiment in yesterday's policy statement that inflation is expected to show a sustained decline, and that tight policy needs to be maintained. He sees the banking sector as being the main benefactor of the tightening phase, with high levels of profitability maintained despite high inflation.
- Ekonomi write on potential future tax reform legislation, debating higher tax levels for home owners. The piece expects a higher tax burden on those looking to either sell or rent their homes in the future.
- Karahan is set to appear again later today in Istanbul at 2pm local time (1200BST), with Erdogan also set to make an appearance at 2.30pm (1230BST).
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