BIST 100 closes 0.35% lower as banking sector gains offset broader selling

Turkish equities ended the session in negative territory, with the benchmark index slipping to 13,410 points. Banking and holding stocks provided a counterweight to wider market weakness.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-08-03 15:30 UTC · 1 min read

The BIST 100 index closed 0.35% lower on Monday, settling at 13,410.54 points.

The decline of 47.56 points from the previous close reflects a session where selling pressure in broader sectors was partially offset by strength in financials.

10%. These sectors provided a crucial buffer against declines in other parts of the market.

Total trading volume reached 174.8 billion Turkish lira, indicating active participation despite the modest pullback.

The banking sector index emerged as a standout performer, rising 3% for the day, while the holding companies index also posted gains of 1.10%.

These sectors provided a crucial buffer against declines in other parts of the market.

The mixed performance highlights a rotation within the Turkish market, where investors appear to be favoring financial assets amid broader uncertainty.