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The hidden risk of rising Turkish bank debt

Although Turkey’s current account deficit has started to narrow, short-term external debt – particularly in the banking sector – has risen sharply over the past couple of years. As such, Turkey remains among the most vulnerable emerging markets to a fresh global economic shock or a deterioration in investor risk appetite.

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