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The Rome-Brussels line

Eki 26 2018, Cuma

There has been an unusual struggle on the European front in recent weeks. The debate over the draft budget plan prepared by Italy's new government turned into tension between Rome and Brussels.In brief, the new coalition government that is known for its anti-austerity approach, is displaying a fiscal expansionist approach for the sake of finding a solution to certain economic problems it considered important, which it stated during the election process. The new plan that, according to this, proj

The Rome-Brussels line

Eki 26 2018, Cuma

There has been an unusual struggle on the European front in recent weeks. The debate over the draft budget plan prepared by Italy's new government turned into tension between Rome and Brussels.In brief, the new coalition government that is known for its anti-austerity approach, is displaying a fiscal expansionist approach for the sake of finding a solution to certain economic problems it considered important, which it stated during the election process. The new plan that, according to this, proj

FED minutes and beyond

Eki 19 2018, Cuma

With the relieve in markets after the crisis in relations with the U.S. was resolved, we have witnessed a significant appreciation of Turkish Lira within the last week. On the other hand, in the global markets we saw a rise in the dollar index. The FED minutes released is seen as one of the causes of this rise. After the September meeting known for the raise in its interest rates by a quarter, the minutes which reveal the details of that meeting was reread in order to form some idea about what w

FED minutes and beyond

Eki 19 2018, Cuma

With the relieve in markets after the crisis in relations with the U.S. was resolved, we have witnessed a significant appreciation of Turkish Lira within the last week. On the other hand, in the global markets we saw a rise in the dollar index. The FED minutes released is seen as one of the causes of this rise. After the September meeting known for the raise in its interest rates by a quarter, the minutes which reveal the details of that meeting was reread in order to form some idea about what w

Tough times for Iran

Ağu 07 2018, Salı

The first stage of imposing sanctions on Iran again was activated this week with a decision U.S. President Donald Trump took in May this year. The U.S.'s unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that was signed in 2015 with a union of forces and senses, despite all the grounds of compliance to the agreement that were presented, damaged hopes for regional stability. This also resulted in an economic dimension that negatively impacts several countries, primarily Ir

Tough times for Iran

Ağu 07 2018, Salı

The first stage of imposing sanctions on Iran again was activated this week with a decision U.S. President Donald Trump took in May this year. The U.S.'s unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that was signed in 2015 with a union of forces and senses, despite all the grounds of compliance to the agreement that were presented, damaged hopes for regional stability. This also resulted in an economic dimension that negatively impacts several countries, primarily Ir

Russia after the World Cup

Tem 17 2018, Salı

While the winner of the 2018 World Cup is France, one can't help thinking if another winner is Russia. As a matter of fact, the address the month-long global excitement has also brought along many dynamics in economic terms. If we start our analysis from the days prior to World Cup, we should first talk about the extensive preparations. This corresponds to an economic value of $14 billion, according to the Russian government. Moreover, according to official figures, investments made within the

Russia after the World Cup

Tem 17 2018, Salı

While the winner of the 2018 World Cup is France, one can't help thinking if another winner is Russia. As a matter of fact, the address the month-long global excitement has also brought along many dynamics in economic terms. If we start our analysis from the days prior to World Cup, we should first talk about the extensive preparations. This corresponds to an economic value of $14 billion, according to the Russian government. Moreover, according to official figures, investments made within the

As India rises

Tem 13 2018, Cuma

As growing economies are vastly influenced by the latest waves in the market, India is among the countries that feel pressure from various angles. On a different note, Indian economy is recently basking in the pride of climbing another step in the world ranking. India, leaving behind the Russian, Italian and Brazilian economies, with the growth it achieved – and updated – in recent years, has, according to World Bank statistics, passed France as of 2017 and positioned itself in the sixth place i

As India rises

Tem 13 2018, Cuma

As growing economies are vastly influenced by the latest waves in the market, India is among the countries that feel pressure from various angles. On a different note, Indian economy is recently basking in the pride of climbing another step in the world ranking. India, leaving behind the Russian, Italian and Brazilian economies, with the growth it achieved – and updated – in recent years, has, according to World Bank statistics, passed France as of 2017 and positioned itself in the sixth place i

Brexit walls

Tem 10 2018, Salı

May the new period that started with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s oath and the announcement of the cabinet following the ceremony in Parliament be beneficial for our nation. In this context, within the framework of the fresh mechanism introduced by the presidential system, efforts to effectively combat the problems of our economy and initiate a new transformation will be a priority agenda item that contains continuity. As Turkey welcomes a new period in this sense, the political developments

Brexit walls

Tem 10 2018, Salı

May the new period that started with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s oath and the announcement of the cabinet following the ceremony in Parliament be beneficial for our nation. In this context, within the framework of the fresh mechanism introduced by the presidential system, efforts to effectively combat the problems of our economy and initiate a new transformation will be a priority agenda item that contains continuity. As Turkey welcomes a new period in this sense, the political developments

As the trade wars heat up

Haz 29 2018, Cuma

When I brought "trade disputes" forward in my column at the end of January, and referred to it as "looming” in March, I had set off on the idea that things had not escalated enough for the situation to be called a "war." It is a fact that since then we have dived deeper into the "trade war" concept which has been straining the world lately.In this context, rational methods that were suggested at the World Trade Organization to solve trade disputes were not taken into consideration either. Indeed

As the trade wars heat up

Haz 29 2018, Cuma

When I brought "trade disputes" forward in my column at the end of January, and referred to it as "looming” in March, I had set off on the idea that things had not escalated enough for the situation to be called a "war." It is a fact that since then we have dived deeper into the "trade war" concept which has been straining the world lately.In this context, rational methods that were suggested at the World Trade Organization to solve trade disputes were not taken into consideration either. Indeed

The monetary policy of the world

Haz 15 2018, Cuma

The world’s economy this year is, as a matter of fact, going through a period in which certain conditions are becoming even more arduous. Naturally, the dynamics for each and every country are quite different, but it is not easy for anyone to dissociate from main factors that affect the global picture. In this regard, issues, which I discuss in this column every now and then, such as trade wars, oil prices and turbulences in the Eurozone also create global effects that have also agitated the mar

The monetary policy of the world

Haz 15 2018, Cuma

The world’s economy this year is, as a matter of fact, going through a period in which certain conditions are becoming even more arduous. Naturally, the dynamics for each and every country are quite different, but it is not easy for anyone to dissociate from main factors that affect the global picture. In this regard, issues, which I discuss in this column every now and then, such as trade wars, oil prices and turbulences in the Eurozone also create global effects that have also agitated the mar

Strong start to 2018

Haz 12 2018, Salı

First quarter growth data for 2018 was announced yesterday, with Turkey’s economy showing a 7.4 percent development in this period compared to the same quarter of the previous year, displaying one of the world’s leading and strong performances. Frankly, the data was also implying that we would see strong gross domestic product (GDP) data in this period. In addition to this, there is benefit in taking a closer look at data for Q1, which reveals economic activity, to better understand the content.

Strong start to 2018

Haz 12 2018, Salı

First quarter growth data for 2018 was announced yesterday, with Turkey’s economy showing a 7.4 percent development in this period compared to the same quarter of the previous year, displaying one of the world’s leading and strong performances. Frankly, the data was also implying that we would see strong gross domestic product (GDP) data in this period. In addition to this, there is benefit in taking a closer look at data for Q1, which reveals economic activity, to better understand the content.

Staking it all in Italy

May 29 2018, Salı

The formation of the government in Italy that has been expected since March and the ongoing ambiguity was about to near its end with PM-designate Giuseppe Conte, who was tasked by President Mattarella. In addition to this, the coalition the Five Star Movement (M5S) and League parties – that stood out in election results– agreed on is not just one of Rome’s latest issues with its far-right followers who are angry the order, but one of Brussels’ current matters as well.Brussels, which is a strong

Staking it all in Italy

May 29 2018, Salı

The formation of the government in Italy that has been expected since March and the ongoing ambiguity was about to near its end with PM-designate Giuseppe Conte, who was tasked by President Mattarella. In addition to this, the coalition the Five Star Movement (M5S) and League parties – that stood out in election results– agreed on is not just one of Rome’s latest issues with its far-right followers who are angry the order, but one of Brussels’ current matters as well.Brussels, which is a strong