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Economy Issue #50

Welcome to our 50th Econ recap! Here in Turkey, we continue to navigate these economically challenging times while noting the eyeball-widening price tag of the president’s daily protection cost of 8.8 million TL – totaling about $20.7 million for the first quarter of 2025.

And here’s a friendly reminder that if you’re struggling with rent payments – a Silivri Prison ‘Resort’ can host you free of charge.

In this week’s edition:

1. Economic program stays on course

2. Data reveals uncertainties

3. FDI: Cash flow monitor

4. This week’s stat round-up

   

   A sign in İstanbul on May 1 reads, ‘We are standing against inflation, price increases and the expansiveness of life’ © Emily Rice Johnson

No curtain advantage: Economic program stays on course