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Turkey's Central Bank Eyes Major Rate Cut Amid Declining Inflation

1/20/2025

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The Turkish Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene on January 23 to discuss interest rates.
Economists predict a 250 basis points reduction, bringing the rate down to 45%.
Türkiye's inflation rate fell to 44.38% in December, continuing a seven-month decline.
Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan targets an inflation rate of 21% by year-end.
The MPC will prioritize a cautious, inflation-centric strategy in its decisions.

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Story summary

The Turkish Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene on January 23 to discuss interest rates.
Economists predict a 250 basis points reduction, bringing the rate down to 45%.
Türkiye's inflation rate fell to 44.38% in December, continuing a seven-month decline.
Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan targets an inflation rate of 21% by year-end.
The MPC will prioritize a cautious, inflation-centric strategy in its decisions.