MSCI Effect on BIST 100: Istanbul Stock Exchange Opens the Day with a Sharp Decline! - Dünya Newspaper
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MSCI's decision to freeze changes to its Turkish indices increased selling pressure on the Istanbul Stock Exchange. The banking index declined, while the industrial index saw losses exceeding 4%. However, according to the data released, the BIST 100 is still above its level at the beginning of the year.
When the fund crisis began on September 16th, the Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIST) was at 13,868.17 points. It closed that day with a 6% drop! Despite this decline, the BIST, which was on an annual basis, is experiencing sharp losses today following warnings from MSCI last night. Today's declines have wiped out all the gains planned for 2026.
The BIST 100 index on the Istanbul Stock Exchange opened the new trading day down 1.44% at 11,896.08 points, following MSCI's decision regarding Turkish stocks. The index, which also closed the previous day with losses, saw a notable decline in banking and holding company stocks. So, why is the stock market falling? Why is the BIST 100 index falling, and will the decline continue? Details in our news report.
A warning from international index provider MSCI regarding the Turkish market deepened sell-offs on the Istanbul Stock Exchange. The BIST 100 index opened the last trading day of the week down 1.44 percent at 11,896.08 points, while market attention turned to S&P's credit rating decision to be announced this evening.
MSCI's warning regarding the Turkish market increased selling pressure on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, with the BIST 100 index opening the last trading day of the week down 1.44 percent at 11,896.08 points.
Following MSCI's warning, downward pressure intensified on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, with the BIST 100 index falling below 12,000 points. As selling spread across the board, losses in the index and banking stocks exceeded 3%. Meanwhile, S&P's assessment of Türkiye, expected to be released after the market closes, will be closely watched.
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