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Turkey’s recovery rests on shaky foundations

Policy loosening will drive a stronger recovery in Turkey’s economy than most expect this year, but this is likely to come at the cost of higher inflation, a widening current account deficit and falls in the lira. That’s likely to force the central bank to hike interest rates within the next twelve months, setting the scene for a fresh slowdown in 2021.

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