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27 Feb 2015
The outlook for the Turkish lira remains negative – BBH
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The research team at BBH, keeps its negative view on the Turkish currency.
Key Quotes
“Turkey’s central bank tweaked its FX intervention program. In the past, daily amounts were set. Now, they are variable on a daily basis”.
“From the central bank website: "The amount of foreign exchange selling auctions will be set on a daily basis depending on the conditions in the foreign exchange market starting from 27 February 2015."
“Obviously, TRY weakness is becoming an issue. However, if policymakers really want to prevent excess FX volatility, then government officials should stop attacking the central bank”.
“No matter how they handle their FX intervention program, the political and economic backdrop remains TRY-negative”.
Key Quotes
“Turkey’s central bank tweaked its FX intervention program. In the past, daily amounts were set. Now, they are variable on a daily basis”.
“From the central bank website: "The amount of foreign exchange selling auctions will be set on a daily basis depending on the conditions in the foreign exchange market starting from 27 February 2015."
“Obviously, TRY weakness is becoming an issue. However, if policymakers really want to prevent excess FX volatility, then government officials should stop attacking the central bank”.
“No matter how they handle their FX intervention program, the political and economic backdrop remains TRY-negative”.