On October 12, 2026, the BIST 100 index—the benchmark indicator for the Borsa Istanbul—commenced the week, opening at 12,277.24 points, reflecting a 0.09 percent increase of 11.25 points from the previous close.

In absolute terms, this represented a gain of 11.25 points from the previous close.
The sector performance was mixed: the banking index rose by 0.17 percent, while the holding index fell by 0.27 percent.
Global markets remain cautious due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
The stone and soil sector emerged as the day’s top performer, recording the highest gain of 0.73 percent.
The financial leasing and factoring index suffered the sharpest decline of the session at 5.61 percent.
Global markets remain cautious due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Despite some optimism from Russia partially lifting its diesel export ban, global markets remain cautious.
With a quiet data calendar ahead, analysts have identified 12,400 and 12,500 as key resistance levels, with 12,100 and 12,000 as support levels.
