BIST 100 ends 0.01 percent lower after jobless data

Published on 10/27/2026 at 23:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BIST 100 finished at 11,151 points after September unemployment rose to 8.4 percent; the Fed decision is due Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. TRT.

Rates and market breadth

BIST 100 closed at 11,151 points on October 27, down 0.92 points or 0.01 percent.
September unemployment rose to 8.4 percent, while banking and holding stocks weakened.
Astor Enerji was the top gainer, rising 9.95 percent during the session.
The Federal Reserve decision is due October 28 at 9:00 p.m. TRT.

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BIST 100 closed at 11,151 points on October 27, losing 0.92 points or 0.01 percent. September unemployment rose to 8.4 percent, while banking and holding stocks weakened, according to CNBC-e.

From its 11,080-point midday level, the index added 71 points by the close. Astor Enerji led the advance with a 9.95 percent gain, while Turkiye Sigorta fell 9.79 percent.

Why did BIST 100 finish nearly flat?

The benchmark opened at 11,138.10 points and climbed to 11,294.83 before ending lower. It reached an intraday low of 11,084.73 points, according to Borsamatik.

Banking and holding shares declined, while metal-equipment and machinery stocks gained. Insurance was the weakest sector, down 3.84 percent, while metal equipment and machinery rose 3.85 percent, Haberturk reported.

Winners and losers in BIST 100

Astor Enerji up 9.95 percent: the top gainer, Investing.com reported.
Iskenderun Demir ve Celik up 8.09 percent: the second-best performer, Investing.com reported.
Tekfen Holding up 7.05 percent: among the leading gainers, Investing.com reported.
Turkiye Sigorta down 9.79 percent: the weakest performer and at a 52-week low, Investing.com reported.
Hektas down 5.88 percent: the stock reached a three-year low, Investing.com reported.
1000 Yatirimlar Holding down 4.62 percent: the stock reached an all-time low, Investing.com reported.

Declining stocks outnumbered advancers by 399 to 226, with 16 unchanged. Trading volume reached 90 billion 372 million TRY, according to Borsamatik.

What comes next for BIST 100

October 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m. TRT: Borsa Istanbul ends its half-day session ahead of Republic Day, CNN Turk reported.
October 28, 2026, 9:00 p.m. TRT: the Federal Reserve announces its interest-rate decision, with a hold at 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent expected, GZT reported.

BIST 100 price data for October 27, 2026

BIST 100 closed at 11,151.03 points on October 27, 2026, down 0.92 points or 0.01 percent from the previous close of 11,151.96 points, according to Investing.com. The index opened at 11,138.10 points and traded between 11,084.73 and 11,294.83 points.

BIST 100 by the numbers on October 27, 2026

Index: BIST 100
Home exchange: Borsa Istanbul, Turkey
Close on October 27, 2026: 11,151.03 points
Change versus previous close of October 26, 2026: down 0.92 points (down 0.01 percent)
Previous close: 11,151.96 points
Open: 11,138.10 points
Day high / day low: 11,294.83 points / 11,084.73 points
Top gainer: Astor Enerji up 9.95 percent
Top loser: Turkiye Sigorta down 9.79 percent
Next scheduled event: October 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m. TRT: Borsa Istanbul half-day session ends