Turkish equities rise on rumours of IMF deal

Article reports that Turkish equities hit a two-year high on the 5 January 2009 after ministers’ comments raised hopes the government was moving towards an agreement with the International Monetary Fund that would speed economic recovery and reassure investors.

ESO: Background information: Chance to assert economic independence http://www.europeansources.info/record/chance-to-assert-economic-independence/

International Monetary Fund: Country information: Turkey and the IMF http://www.imf.org/external/country/TUR/index.htm

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