UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7 percent this year

China consumer prices rise at fastest pace since 2023

M&A transactions hit record high in 2025: Authority report

Turkish airports welcome record 247 million travelers in 2025

Treasury raises $3.5 billion via eurobond issue

Soaring gold prices squeeze Türkiye’s jewelry sector

Trump plans to meet with oil executives about Venezuela

President Donald Trump will meet with U.S. oil executives on Friday over plans for Venezuela's oil sector, the White House said, days after the raid that toppled the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro.

Samsung Electronics forecasts record profit in fourth quarter

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Thursday it expected its fourth-quarter profit to reach a record 20 trillion won ($13.8 billion).

Canadian PM Carney set to visit China next week to boost ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China from Jan. 13 to 17, his office has announced  signaling a thaw in relations that have been strained for years.

France, Germany, Poland push for swift EU-India free trade deal

France, Germany, and Poland have called for the rapid signing of a free trade deal between the EU and India, calling it a "decisive step" in relations, the French Foreign Minister said.

Trade Ministry expands target export markets to 60 countries in 2026

The Trade Ministry has identified 60 countries as “target markets” for 2026 in an effort to boost exports to alternative destinations and provide additional support to exporters.

Disinflation set to continue:Central Bank Chief Karahan

Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan said that both short-term indicators and the medium-term outlook confirm that disinflation is ongoing and will continue.

Japan urges China to drop controls on dual-use exports

Japan has urged China to revoke its decision to impose tougher export controls on products with potential military uses, possibly including rare earths.

German climate goals at risk as emissions cuts slow

The pace of German greenhouse gas emissions cuts slowed further in 2025, putting in jeopardy climate goals in Europe's biggest economy, a think tank warned on Jan. 7.

Nvidia CEO praises robots as 'AI immigrants'

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang described robots as "AI immigrants," arguing they could solve a global labor shortage that is hampering manufacturing.

US says military operation in Venezuela increases control over energy resources

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Jan. 6 that Washington’s operation in Venezuela is designed to choke off what he described as “energy money” flowing to narco-terrorism networks, while also boosting U.S. leverage over global energy supplies.

Turkish economy shows strong gains, fueling optimism for 2026

Positive indicators in economic data for Türkiye, ranging from inflation to growth, exports to labor force and the balance of payments to credit risk premiums, have raised targets and expectations for 2026.

Türkiye's auto market sets new record: Data

Türkiye’s car and light commercial vehicle market climbed to an all-time high in 2025, rising 10.49 percent from a year earlier to 1,368,400 units, industry data showed.