10.11.2026 23:02
Businessman Ali Koç stated that 2026 has been quite difficult and said that caution is needed regarding 2027. Expressing that he expects a contraction in global credit markets and an increase in financing costs, Koç said, "We need to stay a bit more liquid. I think it is beneficial to postpone investments that are not mandatory somewhat."
Businessman Ali Koç, who attended the COP31 Summit held in Antalya, made assessments regarding the course of the global economy and the group's new investment plans. Koç particularly drew attention to the possibility that access to financing may become more difficult over the next two years and emphasized that companies should act more cautiously in their investments.
"2026 WAS REALLY VERY DIFFICULT"
Asked about his expectations for 2027, Ali Koç said that the past year had been difficult due to both global developments and mistakes made in controllable areas. Koç used the expressions, "We always start the year with cautious optimism. But 2026 was really very difficult." Also noting that discussions about an election economy may take place next year, Koç stated that it is not yet clear whether such a process will be entered.
"CREDIT MARKETS WILL CONTRACT EVEN MORE"
Stating that liquidity will be the most important issue in global markets over the next two years, Koç drew attention to the increasing financing needs of artificial intelligence companies. Saying that companies operating in the field of artificial intelligence have begun borrowing large amounts from credit markets for the first time, Koç stated that the US government's budget deficit also increases the need for resources in the markets. Koç said, "The American government has a 2.2 trillion deficit. They also need to issue bonds to the markets. Therefore, credit markets will contract even more. Prices will increase even more."
"THERE IS A BENEFIT IN POSTPONING NON-ESSENTIAL INVESTMENTS"
According to the news on CNBC-e, Koç, stating that financing conditions may become more difficult, said that companies should prioritize cash management. Koç used the expressions, "For that reason, I think, going forward, we need to be a bit more cautious for at least a year. We need to stay a little more liquid. I think it is beneficial to postpone non-essential investments somewhat."
"THOSE WHO INVEST IN TÜRKİYE HAVE ALWAYS WON"
Stating that despite short-term economic risks he trusts Türkiye's long-term potential, Koç concluded his assessment with these words: "But our country's potential is so high that we can get through these days very easily. In the long term, those who trust, believe in, and invest in Türkiye have always won."