Turkish companies 'paying the bill' as political crisis roils economy
- The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sparked the largest anti-government protests in a decade, creating unrest in Turkey's economy and private sector.
- Following Imamoglu's detention, the Turkish Lira fell to a record low of 42 to the dollar, leading to increased borrowing costs for companies.
- Company officials, including Seref Fayat of System Denim, reported that businesses are pausing investments and reassessing risks due to the uncertainty caused by the political situation.
- Hakan Kara stated that companies will need to create new financial plans as investment expenditures are expected to decline amid ongoing market turmoil.
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Turkish companies 'paying the bill' as political crisis roils economy
ISTANBUL - Turmoil unleashed by the arrest of Turkey's leading opposition figure last week has sent shockwaves through the private sector, forcing companies to rethink strategy and dig in for a period of uncertainty and potential economic instability.
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