Turkey’s activity figures for May show that industrial production and retail sales have now both surpassed their highs from late-2021 despite the weight of sky-high inflation. With strong demand and high energy prices feeding into a worsening current account deficit, and global risk sentiment souring, the lira remains vulnerable to sharp and disorderly falls over the coming weeks.
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