BIST 100 closes 0.4 percent lower after hot US PPI
Published on 10/15/2026 at 18:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and stock movers
- BIST 100 closed at 12,070 points on October 15, down 48 points or 0.4 percent.
- US producer prices rose 1.3 percent monthly and 6.3 percent annually in September.
- Akbank was among the strongest large stocks, gaining 1.3 percent.
- S&P is scheduled to review Turkiye's credit rating on October 16, 2026.
BIST 100 closed at 12,070 points on October 15, losing 48 points or 0.4 percent, as Anadolu Agency linked the decline to stronger-than-expected US producer prices. September producer prices rose 1.3 percent monthly and 6.3 percent annually.
Akbank gained 1.3 percent, while Astor Enerji fell 4.0 percent, based on the same-day market tables from Bloomberg HT.
Why did BIST 100 fall?
US producer inflation accelerated to its highest annual rate since December 2022, Anadolu Agency reported. The data followed Wednesday's consumer-price release and renewed concern about persistent price pressure.
Banking stocks rose 1.1 percent, while financial leasing and factoring fell 4.9 percent. Holding stocks declined 0.8 percent. Trading volume reached 92.3 billion Turkish liras, Yeni Asir reported.
BIST 100 winners and losers
The following same-day figures are from Bloomberg HT's market tables:
- Akbank up 1.3 percent
- Aselsan up 0.9 percent
- Astor Enerji down 4.0 percent
- Tupras down 1.7 percent
What comes next for BIST 100
On October 16, 2026, traders will watch the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkiye's housing-price index and Market Participants Survey. Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey are also scheduled to speak. S&P is expected to publish its Turkiye credit assessment after the market close, with the BB- rating and stable outlook expected to remain unchanged, Anadolu Agency reported.
