Turkey

We have lowered our growth forecast to 4.2% in 2007 (from 5.3%) due to the sharper than anticipated contraction of domestic demand in Q3 that we expect to continue into Q4 and, to... 2007-03-01

Although the central bank continues to assert its vigilance, inflation fell throughout Q406, suggesting that the risks of further monetary tightening are limited. Thus, the economic... 2007-02-07

BMI View: The current account continued to deteriorate in Q3 despite the broader economic slowdown. Yet, while this remains the key economic hazard, broader balance of payments data... 2007-02-01

The murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink in late-January highlighted EU concerns regarding the strength of ultra-nationalism within Turkey. Although worrying trends exist... 2007-02-01

Although the central bank continues to assert its vigilance, inflation fell throughout Q406, suggesting that the risks of further monetary tightening are limited. Thus, the economic... 2007-02-01

Latest data shows that in Q306, the Turkish economy grew at its slowest rate since Q102. The slowdown was somewhat sharper than we anticipated, but, with foreign investors unfazed... 2007-01-04

Following the European Commission's scathing annual progress report, the EU has effectively given Turkey until December 6 to reach agreement over Cyprus. By that date, Ankara must... 2006-11-23

We have just undertaken our quarterly forecast revision. Yet, despite tweaking key indicators, the risk profile of the state is broadly unchanged.

BMI View: At the heart of Turkey's economic stability since 2001 has been consistent fiscal prudence. Fears of spending over-runs throughout this period have been confounded by strong... 2006-10-26

BMI View: At the heart of Turkey's economic stability since 2001 has been consistent fiscal prudence. Fears of spending over-runs throughout this period have been confounded by strong... 2006-10-26