Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT)
Turkish central bank raises inflation forecast
Report suggests inflation will fall to 8.5% by the end of the year; monetary policy committee increased lending rate earlier this week citing ‘deterioration’ in outlook
People: Interim deputy for Ireland; Turkish MPC member quits
Ireland shuffles top positions as Cyril Roux departs; Turkey’s Aysan is returning to academia; Esma appoints new board members
Turkey keeps tightening with secondary instruments
Hike in late liquidity facility gives room for further tightening, as the central bank responds to inflation hitting double figures
CBRT under pressure as inflation breaches 10%
Consumer prices rising at their fastest rate since 2012, leaving the central bank in a difficult position
Turkey keeps policy rate on hold, despite weakening lira
MPC trying to keep a “balance” between government pressure and market demand, analyst says
Turkish central bank acts to support lira as inflation jumps
Central bank launches fresh measures to counter “unhealthy price formations”; inflation surprise in December adds to pressure for monetary policy action
Turkish central bank hikes as Trump election hits lira
Turkish lira has been targeted in emerging market currency sell-off; rate hike ignores the latest call for more cuts from Turkish president
Central banks respond as markets roiled by Trump victory
Mexico hit by large capital outflows, while Swiss and Japanese central banks face large inflows; Federal Reserve likely to come under pressure
People: Turkish deputy appointed; Dominican Republic governor and deputy to serve again
Former HSBC and Citigroup banker joins the ranks of the Central Bank of Turkey; long-standing Dominican Republic governor and deputy invited to serve again; and more
Turkish central bank to conduct ‘extensive studies’ into inflation dynamics
Central Bank of Turkey on the hunt for price stability; bank looking to foster joint effort in improving structural factors
Turkish governor says monetary policy will be simplified at ‘reasonable’ time
Turkish governor emphasises need to address “structural” causes of inflation and says effects of recent coup attempt should prove “short-lived"
Turkish central bank to meet with investors under new comms practices
Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey announces string of new communication practices that will see it meet with wider range of stakeholders
Turkish central bank steps in to calm markets in wake of coup attempt
Central bank promises banks unlimited liquidity as failed coup sends shockwaves through markets; economists say banking sector is holding up so far but has some vulnerabilities
People: Turkey picks new deputy; Riksbank’s Jansson reappointed
Career banker takes over from Turalay Kenç at Turkish Central Bank; Riksbank deputy handed fresh five-year term; and more
Turkish central bank staff numbers plateau
Annual report shows many years of growth in staff numbers came to an end in 2015, though many roles are vacant
Turkish central bank continues monetary ‘simplification’ process
Upper band of interest rate corridor cut to 9.5%; inflation will be the main indicator for future decisions, bank says
People: Turkey gains a deputy as Brazil loses one
Kilimci promoted to deputy governor at Turkish central bank; Hamilton set to leave Brazilian central bank for role in new finance ministry; and more
Turkey vulnerable to sudden stop, IMF warns
Central bank action on rates, operating framework and reserves would help shore up the country’s weak external position and tame inflation, fund says
New Turkish governor presides over cut at first meeting
Monetary easing remains the order of the day at the Turkish central bank, as MPC lowers ceiling of rate corridor in Murat Çetinkaya’s first week in office
People: Turkey nominates new governor; McDermott to step down from FCA
Turkish government picks deputy to replace Erdem Başçı, but he must still be confirmed by the president; UK’s interim FCA chief says she will leave when her successor takes office; and more
Turkish central bank narrows rate corridor with cut
Central bank begins process of narrowing rate corridor in last meeting of Erdem Başçı’s term, though it keeps the policy rate on hold
Turkey’s Kenç sheds light on central bank ‘roadmap’
Deputy governor tells Central Banking conference that a 'roadmap' of policy changes helps improve confidence in the economy; says the central bank has gained market trust despite independence fears
Turkish MPC eyes volatility as it prepares move to standardised framework
Decline in volatility will be key factor in move to a narrower interest rate corridor, minutes say; central bank expects disinflation in February after headline figure hit 9.6% in January
IMF staff tell Turkey to fix imbalances
Fund mission says central bank must tighten policy to head off growing external imbalances and inflation; low oil price keeping a lid on problems but longer-term solutions needed