Foreign exchange rates continue to rise

The volatility in foreign exchange rates continued on the morning of December 12, 2025. Following the Central Bank's 150 basis point interest rate cut, the euro reached a historic level, crossing the 50 TL threshold, while the dollar also gained value. Investors and citizens engaged in buying and selling are closely monitoring this change in exchange rates.

EURO SURPASSES 50 TL

In recent days, foreign exchange rates, particularly the euro and the dollar, have continued their rise against the Turkish Lira. Following the Central Bank's interest rate decision, the euro surpassed 50 TL in the domestic market, setting a new record. As the euro rose to this level, markets became active, and the horizontal movement in exchange rates is drawing attention.

MARKETS FOCUSED ON FED'S INTEREST RATE DECISION

There is also volatility in global markets. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) took a step to ease markets by deciding on a 25 basis point interest rate cut. While the interest rate cut decision, which came contrary to market expectations, brought relief to the markets, the impact of US President Donald Trump's pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding interest rate cuts continues to be discussed. Adopting a stable stance on interest rates could have both created anxiety in the markets and escalated the tension between Trump and Powell.

CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES

The rise in exchange rates is being closely followed by those involved in buying and selling. Here are the current exchange rates as of December 12, 2025:

US Dollar

Buying: 42.6444 TL

Selling: 42.6880 TL

Increase: 0.21%

Euro

Buying: 50.0734 TL

Selling: 50.1359 TL

Increase: 0.01%

British Pound

Buying: 57.0980 TL

Selling: 57.1919 TL

Increase: 0.18%

News Source: 12punto