BIST 100 Index Closed the Day with an Increase

BIST 100 index closed the day with an increase. In Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index gained 0.51 percent and closed with 1.534.91 points.

At the end of the day, the BIST 100 index increased by 7.74 points compared to the previous closing, and the total transaction volume was recorded as 35.1 billion TL. At the closing, the banking index gained 0.41 percent, while the holding index fell 0.56 percent. Among the industry indices, mining was the most profitable with 3.75 percent, while the most decline was recorded on sports with 2.17 percent. Analysts reported that the positive news about the incentive package expected to be given as part of the fight against coronavirus in the USA reflected on the global stock markets with an increase on buyers. It was stated that the data agenda in the country is stable tomorrow, while the foreign trade balance in Germany and the number of vacant jobs in the US JOLTS will be monitored abroad. In technical terms, analysts stated that 1.550 and 1.570 levels are in the resistance position and 1.505 point is in the support position for the BIST 100 index.