01.03.2026 16:22
The claim that Borsa Istanbul will be closed for trading tomorrow has caused a wide reaction in the public. The Communications Directorate stated that the news reported by some media outlets does not reflect the truth, saying, "There is no decision taken or under evaluation regarding this matter by the relevant authorities. Necessary legal processes have been initiated regarding these baseless claims aimed at harming economic stability."
Claims regarding the evaluation of the closure of Borsa Istanbul on Monday have resonated widely in the public. The posts that spread rapidly on social media and were also featured in some media outlets caused unease among investors.
"A MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE MORNING HOURS"
It was suggested in the claims that the management of Borsa Istanbul would hold a meeting in the morning to evaluate the temporary closure of the markets. While it was reminded that the stock exchange was not closed during similar extraordinary developments in the past, comments were made that such a step could pose serious risks, especially for investors holding long positions, and could increase panic.
A STATEMENT FROM THE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE
A statement came from the Presidency's Communication Directorate's Disinformation Combat Center (DMM) regarding the mentioned posts. The statement said, "Claims that 'the closure of Borsa Istanbul on Monday is being evaluated or that a decision will be made in this direction' are being circulated on some social media accounts. There is no decision taken or under evaluation regarding this matter by the relevant institutions."
"THEY WANT TO HARM ECONOMIC STABILITY"
DMM emphasized that the mentioned posts are a clear manipulation attempt aimed at creating panic and insecurity in the markets. The statement noted that necessary legal processes have been initiated regarding these baseless posts that aim to harm economic stability.
Authorities expressed that the public should not give credence to unfounded claims targeting the functioning of the financial system and requested that only statements made by official institutions be taken into account. Warnings were made that while the flow of transactions in the markets continues, investors should follow official statements and refrain from acting based on unverified information.