For Whom The Bell Tolls

Economy Issue #19

Welcome to the first Economy recap of Turkey’s new academic year. As students head back to school, we hope they make better financial choices with their lunch money than this (alleged 140 lira) sandwich.

More on back-to-school economics below, as well as forecasts galore regarding inflation numbers and potential rate cuts. Are you ready for some number fun?!

In this week’s edition:

1. A “respectful” inflation segment

2. Rate cut forecasts Six Feet Under

3. Big guns enter the FDI chat

4. This week’s stat round-up

Students carry lunch bags distributed by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality on Sept. 9. © İMM

‘With all due respect to the Turkish people’ … inflation!