Lira Swaps Suggest Turkish Central Bank to Pause Rate Hikes Amid Ceasefire

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 21

Lira swaps indicate traders expect Turkey’s central bank to hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting.
Expectations for a rate hike have eased following a ceasefire in the Iran war, which reduced oil prices and inflation fears.
Analysts warn that hesitation to tighten policy could trigger a sharper sell-off in the lira if markets reprice risk higher.

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