Uncertainty regarding who will take over at the helm of the Turkish central bank when the current governor’s term expires this month has raised concerns that a government loyalist could be put in place, resulting in aggressive (and reckless) policy easing. The good news is that the frontrunners mentioned in the media appear to be fairly credible candidates. Even so, it’s difficult to see any governor successfully bringing down inflation and moving back to a more orthodox monetary policy.
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