Turkey

Since its rapid depreciation in 2001, the lira has confounded expectations, rising steadily against virtually all currencies. Indeed, the Central Bank of Turkey (CBT)'s index of CPI... 2006-03-03

Our view remains that growth will stay around 5% over the medium term, with other indicators falling into line. Indeed, at present, the key risks to our forecasts are to the upside,... 2006-02-14

To a great extent, the 23 cases of bird flu (H5N1) in Turkey are currently a matter for local health and veterinary services. Indeed, all those infected had close contact with ill... 2006-02-06

Of all the risks facing the globe in 2005, the most potentially serious – although uncertain – is a global flu pandemic originating from the H5N1 strain of bird flu that first... 2006-01-11

The Turkish government would have been quietly satisfied on December 31 about progress over the year. EU accession negotiations have begun; the economy has stabilised and remains... 2006-01-11

Of all the risks facing the globe in 2005, the most potentially serious – although uncertain – is a global flu pandemic originating from the H5N1 strain of bird flu that first... 2006-01-10

Of all the risks facing the globe in 2006, the most potentially serious – though uncertain – is a global flu pandemic originating from the H5N1 strain of bird flu that first surfaced... 2006-01-09

The convergence of Turkish and EU law will be the major political issue in 2006. Within this, pressure to open Turkish ports to Greek Cypriot vessels is the area most likely to threaten... 2006-01-06

The convergence of Turkish and EU law will be the major political issue in 2006. Within this, pressure to open Turkish ports to Greek Cypriot vessels is the area most likely to threaten... 2006-01-05

We remain optimistic about prospects, although our forecast of 4.6% GNP growth in 2005 is more bearish than the consensus. Overall, our key concern remains the current account, although... 2005-12-05