Istanbul Stock Exchange's Historic Record: BIST 100 All-Time Highest Level

Borsa İstanbul's BIST 100 Index Breaks Record

Borsa İstanbul reached a significant milestone in 2026, with the BIST 100 Index hitting an all-time high of 11,655 during the trading day. This momentum continued as investor confidence in the markets increased.

Current Index Values

As of 11:28, the index is trading at 11,652, up by 1.35%. Meanwhile, the BIST Banking Index remained relatively flat at 17,246 points, while the BIST Holding Index is trading at 13,441 points, reflecting a 1.56% increase.

Global Market Developments

In global markets, expectations that the impact of the U.S. attack on Venezuela will be limited have boosted investors' risk appetite. Gains in technology stocks have particularly influenced market direction. Investors have shifted their focus from risks associated with Venezuela to the U.S. Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy and liquidity conditions.

Inflation Figures

The inflation data for December, released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), fell below market expectations. The monthly increase of 0.89% and the annual rise of 30.89% in December provided some positive signals regarding economic stability. The expected monthly inflation rate was forecasted to be 0.98%.

It should be noted that the information provided here is not investment advice. It is important to exercise caution when making investment decisions.