Fed signals another rate rise as inflation persists

Central banks’ gold demand still high, Karahan says

Şimşek pledges to sustain inflation fight

Ankara plans wider support for online exporters

IAEA chief praises Türkiye’s nuclear energy progress

UK inflation rises to 3.1 percent in August

China urges AI cooperation as US seeks to retain lead

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun called for international cooperation in AI, outer space and the deep sea on Sept. 16, urging countries to oppose exclusive blocs that heighten tensions.

Europe faces winter gas risks as storage lags

Europe is approaching winter with low gas stocks as disruptions to liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from the Gulf push up prices and slow efforts to replenish reserves.

SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship rocket

SpaceX announced on Sept.16 it was planning to send its flagship rocket Starship into orbit, a key step in its project to one day reach the Moon or Mars.

Global bond sell-off drives up borrowing costs

Government borrowing costs have climbed to multiyear highs across major economies as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns and expectations of further interest rate increases, putting pressure on businesses and households seeking credit.

Budget posts 12.9 billion lira surplus in August

Türkiye’s central government budget posted a surplus of 12.9 billion Turkish Liras in August, following a deficit of 378.1 billion liras in July, the Treasury and Finance Ministry said on Sept. 15.

Services output rises 3 pct in July

Türkiye’s services production index rose 3 percent year-on-year in July and 1 percent from June, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on Sept. 15.

Reform plans target red tape for investors

Türkiye plans to simplify business procedures and establish a board to help resolve investors’ disputes with public agencies under its 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program.

Türkiye ranks second for EU residents’ travel outside bloc

Türkiye was the second most popular destination outside the European Union for personal trips by the bloc’s residents in 2024, according to Eurostat data.

Oil supply squeeze drives up energy bills

Disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz are raising energy costs worldwide as the war with Iran reaches its 200th day on Sept. 15, putting pressure on importers.

Global goods trade strengthens despite uncertainty: WTO

Global goods trade continued to strengthen in mid-2026 despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over trade policy, the World Trade Organization said.

Microsoft publishes AI code of conduct

Microsoft’s AI division published a code of conduct on Sept. 14 governing how its artificial intelligence models should behave, as fears rise about the dangers of AI.

Germany weighs tougher trade measures on China

Germany is preparing an economic security package that could include new tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans.