Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT)
Central bank gold demand bounces back to record high
World Gold Council revision points to slowdown in central bank demand in first quarter of 2026
Turkey raises inflation target to 24%, citing war risks
Central bank will maintain ‘tight policy stance’ until price stability is achieved, says governor
People: DNB governor to chair NGFS
Plus: Sarb appoints new chief economist and Belgium’s queen visits CBRT in Istanbul
People: Austria nominates IMF executive director
Plus: Turkey’s former governor joins Canadian finance firm; new Bulgarian deputy nominated
Middle Eastern central banks respond to Iran crisis
Israel unveils relief package for firms and citizens, while Turkey suspends repo auctions
People: Turkey appoints new deputy governors
Plus high-level restructurings in Thailand and Italy
People: Former DNB chief Knot joins Systemic Risk Council
Plus appointments at BIS Innovation Hub and Turkish central bank
Central banks buying more gold after July lull – WGC
Kazakhstan was largest buyer in August; Bank Indonesia reportedly sells 11 tonnes
Political turmoil rattles Turkish lira carry trade
Echoes of March crackdown that sparked market rout leave traders on alert
Central banks purchasing less gold, says WGC
July figures show a slowdown in net purchases of the precious metal
Obituary: Süreyya Serdengeçti, 1952–2025
Governor of Turkey’s central bank whose policies brought inflation down from 75% to single-digit figures
Turkey cuts for first time since March’s political turmoil
CBRT reduces rates by 300bp to 43% and vows to maintain “tight” policy stance
Turkey stresses vigilance amid progress in disinflation
Central bank emphasises firm monetary stance despite cooling inflation
Turkey holds policy rate at 46% as inflation trend moderates
MPC maintains tight stance to anchor disinflation and restore price stability
Bank notes: April to June 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Turkish central bank raises reserve requirements
Move comes as governor says bank will maintain tight monetary stance
Turkey and Kazakhstan agree currency swap line
Central bank governors sign deal worth $730m in Washington
Turkey reverses easing cycle by raising policy rate to 46%
Central bank makes further attempt to calm markets following opposition leader’s arrest
Banknotes: January to March 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Turkey raises overnight lending rate in emergency move
Central bank tries to protect lira after opposition figure’s arrest triggers fall in currency
CBRT says protectionism may drive up inflation
In MPC meeting minutes, central bank says tight policy has supported disinflation seen thus far