Turkey's main equity gauge edged higher at the close on Wednesday, with the BIST 100 rising 0.23% in Istanbul trading. Sector movement was led by strength in Leasing & Factoring, Technology and Banking, which collectively helped lift the headline index.
Top and bottom movers
The session's strongest performer was Destek Finans Faktoring As (IS:DSTKF), which climbed 6.85% or 74.00 points to finish at 1,154.00. The stock reached an all-time high during the session. Astor Enerji AS (IS:ASTOR) was the next best performer, adding 6.26% or 11.00 points to close at 186.80; it also moved to an all-time high. Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (IS:ASELS) gained 5.53% or 16.25 points to end the day at 310.25.
On the downside, Pasifik Eurasia Lojistik Dis Ticaret AS (IS:PASEU) posted the largest drop, sliding 9.94% or 14.40 points to close at 130.40. Girisim Elektrik Taahhut Ticaret & Sanayi AS (IS:GESAN) also fell 9.94% or 5.95 points to finish at 53.90, while Kontrolmatik Teknoloji Enerji ve Mu (IS:KONTR) declined 7.49% or 0.83 points to 10.25.
Market breadth and internals
Decliners outpaced advancers on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, with 461 shares falling versus 138 advancing; 11 stocks ended unchanged. The breadth suggests that, despite the headline gain in the BIST 100, selling pressure was broader across the market.
Commodities and FX
Precious metals and energy contracts moved higher alongside equities. Gold futures for April delivery rose 2.44% or 119.81 to trade at 5,025.71 per troy ounce. In energy markets, April crude oil increased 3.02% or 1.88 to $64.14 a barrel, while the April Brent contract gained 2.88% or 1.94 to settle at $69.36 a barrel.
On the currency front, USD/TRY was up 0.15% at 43.76, while EUR/TRY fell 0.20% to 51.76. The US Dollar Index Futures recorded a gain of 0.30% to 97.35.
Closing observation
The session closed with the headline index modestly higher amid mixed internals: a handful of names reached record levels even as a larger number of stocks declined. Commodity and FX moves were notable and concurrent with the equity session.