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USD/TRY Breaks Its Sideways Channel to the Topside as Risk-Off Hits

TURKEY
  • USD/TRY trades +0.48% higher this morning, pushing through the upper threshold of its lateral channel pattern on the back of broad-based risk-off.
  • Given its deeply negative real yields (-35%), TRY is among the currencies most vulnerable to a major shift in risk sentiment – although light positioning may dampen the impact somewhat.
  • Russia’s recognition of the LPR & DPR is expected to result in Western sanctions today, but the degree remains to be seen.
  • Disruptions to global/regional energy and wheat supply, alongside higher prices could be notably proinflationary for Turkey – but the West has yet to clarify its exact sanctions response.
  • On the local front, it seems the opposition alliance is extending the support gap against the Ruling alliance, with Kilicdaroglu saying a CHP victory would see Turkey drop the S-400 missile system and reform the CBRT leadership.
  • USD/TRY looks set to retest the prior highs around 13.9542 in the coming days, where analysts believe the CBRT may defend the 14.00 handle with its reserve stash.
  • Intraday Sup1: 13.7045, Sup2: 13.6344, Res1: 13.8799, Res2: 13.9542

MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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