Turkish lira sets anti-record ahead of run-off
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On the eve of the presidential run-off scheduled for tomorrow, the country’s currency is trading at an all-time low - almost TL 20 to a dollar.
The Turkish lira fell to an all-time low, Trading Economics reports. The anti-record is set amid the upcoming presidential run-off that will be held tomorrow, May 28.
The national currency is trading at 19.972 lira to $1. Yesterday, the dollar raises above TL 20.
According to experts, the Turkish currency may break a new historical record by the end of the year, falling to the level of TL 29 to $1.
The market reflects concerns about the uncertainty that may come with a change of government, and the way the authorities will manage the exchange rate in the future.