(MENAFN) Türkiye's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, opened on Tuesday at 4,842.42 points, a slight rise of 0.06 percent or 2.96 points from the previous close. The opening figures of the BIST 100 index suggest a relatively stable start to the trading day in Türkiye's stock market.

On Monday, the BIST 100 index closed at 4,839.46, up 0.55 percent, with a daily trading volume of 54 billion liras (USD2.8 billion). The strong performance of the BIST 100 index on Monday suggests continued investor confidence in Türkiye's stock market, despite ongoing economic challenges and uncertainties.

As of 10.00 a.m. local time (0700GMT) on Tuesday, the US dollar/Turkish lira exchange rate was at 19.2112, indicating a stable exchange rate for the Turkish lira against the US dollar. The euro/lira exchange rate stood at 20.9654, while a British pound traded for 23.8792 Turkish liras. The stable exchange rates suggest a relatively calm start to the trading day in the foreign exchange market.

In commodity markets, Brent crude oil was selling for around USD85.45 per barrel, indicating a relatively stable oil price. The price of an ounce of gold was USD1,998.55, reflecting a slight increase in the price of gold compared to previous trading days. The stable commodity prices suggest a relatively stable start to the trading day in commodity markets.

Overall, the opening figures for the BIST 100 index, exchange rates, and commodity prices suggest a relatively stable start to the trading day in Türkiye's financial markets. However, ongoing economic challenges and uncertainties, including inflation and geopolitical tensions, highlight the need for continued vigilance and cooperation to address these challenges and ensure continued stability in the country's financial markets.

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