The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is meeting for the January Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. In this process, where both domestic and global economic dynamics are closely monitored, the interest rate decision to be made by the CBRT is awaited with great interest. Experts point out that a possible change in interest rates could have a significant impact on inflation, economic growth, and investor confidence.

WHEN WILL THE CENTRAL BANK INTEREST RATE DECISION BE ANNOUNCED?
The 2025 meeting calendar for the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) Monetary Policy Committee has been announced. Accordingly, the first interest rate decision of the year will be announced on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 14:00.

WHAT IS THE INTEREST RATE EXPECTATION?
The expectation survey regarding the CBRT Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting to be held on Thursday, January 23, was completed with the participation of 17 economists. According to the survey conducted by AA Finance, economists anticipate that the CBRT will cut the policy rate by 250 basis points to 45 percent in January.
At the MPC meeting held last month, the policy rate was reduced from 50 percent to 47.50 percent with a 250 basis point cut.
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