{
  "id": 7004409,
  "title": "Turkiye posts first current account surplus in 9 months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/turkiye-posts-first-current-account-surplus-in-9-months",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/253418/business/turkiye-posts-first-current-account-surplus-in-9-months"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July, Türkiye experienced its first current account surplus in nine months, according to official data released by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT). The surplus amounted to $36 million, marking a significant improvement in the country's external balance. This was the first surplus since October 2025, when the current account balance reached $477 million. Excluding gold and energy, the current account surplus stood at $4.97 billion, up from $1.4 billion the previous month. On an annualized basis, Türkiye's current account deficit was approximately $40.7 billion in July, while the balance of payments-defined foreign trade deficit was $77.2 billion. Services played a crucial role in the surplus, generating a net surplus of $63.5 billion, which partially offset deficits of $25.2 billion in primary income and $1.9 billion in secondary income. Services alone accounted for net inflows of $8.23 billion in July, with travel contributing $5.97 billion and transportation adding $2.89 billion. Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks, such as those stemming from the Middle East and higher energy prices due to geopolitical tensions, Turkey's exporters maintained their position in global markets. This resilience is largely attributed to diversified products, strong production infrastructure, and the ability to swiftly adapt to changing conditions. Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek highlighted the minister's commitment to further enhancing exporters' competitiveness through structural transformation policies targeting high-technology and value-added production sectors. These efforts aim to bolster Türkiye's competitiveness and supply security in response to evolving global trade dynamics and geopolitical developments.",
  "summary": "AgenciesTürkiye recorded the first current account surplus in nine months in July, official data showed Friday, as strong services revenues and an improvement in the trade deficit...",
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}