İstanbul Stock Exchange's Historical Record: BIST 100 Reaches All-Time High

Borsa İstanbul's BIST 100 Index Breaks Record

Borsa İstanbul reached another significant threshold in 2026, with the BIST 100 Index hitting an all-time high of 11,655 during the day. This momentum continued as investors' confidence in the markets increased.

Current Index Values

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

Global Market Developments

In global markets, expectations that the potential effects of the U.S. attack on Venezuela will be limited have increased investors' risk appetite. Gains in technology stocks, in particular, have played a significant role in guiding market direction. Investors have started to focus on the U.S. Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate policies and liquidity conditions rather than the risks associated with Venezuela.

Inflation Figures

The inflation data for December, released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), came in below market expectations. The monthly increase of 0.89% and the annual increase of 30.89% in December provided some positive signals regarding stability in the economy. The expected monthly inflation rate was projected at 0.98%.

It should be noted that the information provided here is not investment advice. It is important to be cautious in your investment decisions.