Istanbul Stock Exchange Today: Highlights of Developments January 23

Today in Borsa Istanbul: Key Developments

As of January 23, 2026, we have compiled noteworthy developments in Borsa Istanbul. Today's news focuses on the activities of significant companies and developments in global markets.

Company News

• Astor Enerji (ASTOR) has decided to establish new factories in Ankara. The total investment for Phase 3 High Power Transformer Factory and Phase 4 High Power Mechanical Factory is stated to be 150 million dollars.
• Vakıfbank (VAKBN) has initiated the necessary procedures to open a branch in Hungary. Applications will be submitted to BDDK and Hungarian authorities.
• Safkar Ege Soğutmacılık (SAFKR) received an order worth 1.06 million dollars + VAT for climate control systems aimed at the defense industry from Baykar Makina.
• Smart Güneş Enerjisi (SMRTG) signed a contract worth 13.83 million euros excluding VAT for the installation of a power plant with a company abroad.
• Eminiş Ambalaj (EMNIS) announced that they have paid the 50th installment under the concordat project in accordance with project provisions.

What’s Happening in Global Markets?

In global markets, a decrease in geopolitical tensions and positive data regarding the strength of the American economy are increasing investors' risk appetite. Today, PMI data to be released worldwide will be closely monitored.

In the Eurozone, the ratio of public debt to GDP reached 88.5% in the third quarter of last year. Additionally, the People's Bank of China made an adjustment to the daily reference rate to support the appreciation of the yuan.

Gold prices have hit a new record, reaching 4,967 dollars, while silver and platinum have risen to 99.20 dollars and 2,684 dollars, respectively.

Developments in the Turkish Economy

The BIST 100 index in Borsa Istanbul started the day with a 0.57% increase at 12,924.20 points. The dollar is traded at 43.37 lira, and the euro at 51.01 lira. Additionally, the gram gold price was set at 6,905 TL.

In Summary

Important developments are taking place today in Turkey and global markets. Investors are closely monitoring companies' new projects and global economic data.