Turkey's easing cycle probably at an end

The Turkish central bank’s decision to keep interest rates on hold today probably marks the end of the easing cycle. In fact, policymakers have already tightened monetary conditions in recent weeks. And looking ahead, concerns about a potential tapering of the US Fed’s asset purchases, coupled with Turkey’s growing external financing requirement, mean that the Bank is likely to maintain a hawkish stance.

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