BIST 100 slips 0.69% to 11,398.99 in afternoon trading
Published on 11/05/2026 at 13:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAfternoon BIST 100 pullback
- The BIST 100 was at 11,398.99 points at 13:22:59 UTC on November 5, down 0.69% from the previous close.
- The index opened 0.60% higher but gave up its early gains as technology and industrial shares came under pressure.
- Lower oil prices and reduced political uncertainty after the US midterm elections continued to support broader risk appetite.
The BIST 100 was trading at 11,398.99 points at 13:22:59 UTC on Thursday, November 5, 2026, equivalent to 14:22:59 in Istanbul and 13:22:59 in Berlin. The index was down 79.14 points, or 0.69%, from its previous close of 11,478.13 points. The reading was an intraday level rather than a closing value, with trading in Istanbul still underway.
Early gains fade during trading
The benchmark had opened at 11,546.61 points, up 0.60% from Wednesday's close. Anadolu Agency reported that Wednesday's advance was 4.12%, while the Thursday opening was initially supported by gains in banking, holding and mining shares. The same report identified 11,600 and 11,700 points as technical resistance levels and 11,400 and 11,300 points as support areas. Anadolu Agency reported these opening levels and market themes.
Sector signals remain mixed
A midday market bulletin from GCM Yat?r?m showed the BIST 100 at 11,540.34 points and said the index was approaching the second half of the session with positive pricing momentum at that stage. It identified Turkish Airlines, Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi and Akbank among the stocks contributing positively to the index. Mining, small-cap industrials and newly listed shares were listed among the stronger sectors, while chemicals, petroleum and plastics, basic metals and industrials lagged. The bulletin also placed 11,650 points as a near-term resistance level and 11,360 points as support. GCM Yat?r?m provided that sector and stock contribution breakdown.
Global cues support risk appetite
Earlier market commentary cited reduced political uncertainty after the US midterm elections and a sharp decline in oil prices as factors supporting risk appetite. At the same time, concerns about tighter regulation of technology companies continued to weigh on technology-related shares. Investors were also watching the Bank of England's rate decision and scheduled comments from European central-bank officials during the session, according to the opening market report.
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