Europe April 21, 2021 TURKEY: Genocide recognition would exacerbate discomfort in Turkey-US ties Armenia, Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey Armenian genocide, editorial Wolfango Piccoli ( 3 mins) Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan will finally get his first chance to talk to US President Joe Biden – albeit with... Read More...
Europe April 16, 2021 Turkey: Ankara bans payments in cryptocurrencies cyptocurrencies, Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey Bitcoin, editorial Wolfango Piccoli ( 3 mins) Turkey will bar consumers and businesses from exchanging payment for goods and services in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In legislation... Read More...
Europe April 12, 2021 TURKEY: Multiple policy challenges from all directions Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey editorial, covid-19 Wolfango Piccoli ( 5 mins) A massive surge in daily coronavirus cases will force the government to tighten restrictions during the Muslim holy month... Read More...
Europe March 31, 2021 TURKEY: Sharp rise in infections puts tourism season at risk Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey covid-19 Wolfango Piccoli ( 4 mins) The government, which relaxed Covid-19 related restrictions a month ago, has been forced to reimpose weekend curfews and reverse the... Read More...
Europe March 23, 2021 TURKEY: Resurgent virus and vaccine worries could put tourism season at risk Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey vaccines, covid-19 Wolfango Piccoli ( 4 mins) Yesterday (22 March), Turkey recorded 22,216 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily number since mid-December, as... Read More...
Europe March 22, 2021 TURKEY: Policy continuity (for now) Emerging Markets, FX, Politics, Turkey TRY Wolfango Piccoli ( 4 mins) The Turkish authorities are busy seeking to reassure investors after the unexpected change of leadership at the top of the... Read More...
Europe March 20, 2021 TURKEY: “Erdoeconomics” disciple appointed Central Bank Governor Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey Wolfango Piccoli ( 3 mins) President Tayyip Erdogan dismissed the head of Turkey’s Central Bank (TCMB) Naci Agbal and replaced him with Sahap Kavcioglu, according... Read More...
Europe April 6, 2021 TURKEY: Open letter by former officers: A perfect gift for Erdogan Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey Wolfango Piccoli ( 4 mins) An open letter penned by retired military officers has created an ideal opportunity for President Tayyip Erdogan to manipulate... Read More...
Europe March 12, 2021 TURKEY: Long on aspirations, short on reforms Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey Wolfango Piccoli ( 2 mins) President Tayyip Erdogan failed today (12 March) to make good on his long-standing pledge of economic reforms that would help... Read More...
Europe February 24, 2021 TURKEY: Erdogan’s diversions amid flagging support Emerging Markets, Politics, Turkey editorial Wolfango Piccoli ( 6 mins) President Tayyip Erdogan is more and more desperately trying to reverse the long-term decline in his... Read More...
