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What does the Turkish lira’s latest fall mean for inflation?

The Turkish lira’s decline in recent weeks will keep headline inflation elevated, prompting the central bank to shrug off political pressure and hike interest rates in the coming months. The big risk is that the lira’s decline sets off a vicious cycle of rising inflation and inflation expectations.

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