The Turkish central bank, which had defied conventional economic theory by cutting interest rates to deal with rising prices, has reversed course and raised rates. It is a welcome step toward economic stability.
Rate hike is first step to normalization of economic policies

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to supporters on May 27. He had advocated lowering interest rates to combat inflation, but recently changed his tune.
The Turkish central bank, which had defied conventional economic theory by cutting interest rates to deal with rising prices, has reversed course and raised rates. It is a welcome step toward economic stability.