The jump in Turkish inflation last month, to 10.1%, probably marks the peak this year, but the headline rate will remain far above the central bank’s target. Despite the dire inflation outlook, the recovery in the lira since January means that, as things stand, it seems more likely that the central bank will keep interest rates on hold (rather than hike them) at the MPC meeting later this month.
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