(MENAFN) Türkiye's primary equity index launched the trading week with upward momentum, registering gains during Monday's opening session as investor confidence strengthened across emerging markets.

The BIST 100 index commenced operations at 11,019.60 points, marking an advancement of 48.08 points and translating to a 0.44% uptick from the previous session's closing figures. The positive opening extended Friday's rally, signaling continued optimism among market participants.

Trading activity concluded the previous week on a bullish note, with the benchmark index climbing 1.24% to settle at 10,971.52 points when Friday's session ended. Market liquidity remained robust, as daily transactions reached approximately 148 billion Turkish liras—equivalent to $3.54 billion—reflecting substantial investor engagement across domestic equities.

Currency markets displayed notable fluctuations as Monday morning progressed. At 9.50 am local time (0650GMT), foreign exchange rates positioned the Turkish lira at 42.0820 against the US dollar, while the euro commanded 48.5850 liras and the British pound stood at 55.3620 liras in bilateral trading pairs.

Global commodity benchmarks showed mixed signals in early trading. Precious metals extended recent gains, with gold reaching $4,017.35 per troy ounce as safe-haven demand persisted amid geopolitical uncertainties. Meanwhile, energy markets saw Brent crude oil futures trading at $65.1 per barrel, maintaining relative stability as global supply dynamics balanced against demand forecasts.

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