BIST 100 gains 1 point as Fed decision nears at midday
Published on 10/27/2026 at 13:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and sector moves
- BIST 100 stood at 11,153 points at 1:00 p.m. TRT, up 1 point or 0.01 percent.
- The metal machinery sector gained 3.7 percent, while financial leasing and factoring fell 3.2 percent.
- Astor was among the stocks supporting the BIST 100 during midday trading.
- US durable goods orders are due at 3:30 p.m. TRT, with a 0.6 percent increase expected.
The BIST 100 stood at 11,153 points at 1:00 p.m. TRT on October 27, 2026, up 1 point or 0.01 percent from the previous close, Canli Gaste reported. The Federal Reserve's Wednesday decision remained in focus, with the policy rate expected to stay at 3.75 to 4.00 percent, FinSight said.
Astor was among the stocks supporting the BIST 100 during midday trading, while banks and holding companies remained weaker. GCM Investment identified Astor and Aselsan as positive contributors.
Why is the BIST 100 holding near flat?
The index opened at 11,138 points after Monday's close of 11,152 points. It reached 11,213 points and fell to 11,098 points during the first half, according to Canli Gaste.
Metal machinery led the sector advance at 3.7 percent. Financial leasing and factoring fell 3.2 percent, while the banking and holding sectors declined 1.3 percent and 1.0 percent. Forty-four BIST 100 stocks rose, 51 fell and 5 were unchanged.
Astor supports BIST 100 as banks lag
Astor, Akbank and Yap? Kredi were listed among the main positive contributors in the midday market assessment. Metal machinery, basic metals and construction materials were the strongest sectors, while insurance, financial leasing and factoring, and sports were the weakest, GCM Investment reported.
What comes next for the BIST 100?
- October 27, 2026, 3:30 p.m. TRT: US durable goods orders are expected to rise 0.6 percent, Borsatek reported.
- October 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m. TRT: US consumer confidence is expected at 81.0, versus 81.9 previously, alongside new home sales.
- October 28, 2026, 9:00 p.m. TRT: The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its policy decision, with the rate expected at 3.75 to 4.00 percent, FinSight said.
BIST 100 price data for October 27, 2026
The BIST 100 was at 11,153 points at 1:00 p.m. TRT, according to Canli Gaste. It was up 1 point or 0.01 percent from the October 26 close of 11,152 points. The index opened at 11,138 points and traded between 11,098 points and 11,213 points.
BIST 100 by the numbers on October 27, 2026
- Index: BIST 100
- Home exchange: Borsa Istanbul, Turkey
- Level at 1:00 p.m. TRT on October 27, 2026: 11,153 points
- Change versus previous close of October 26, 2026: up 1 point (up 0.01 percent)
- Previous close: 11,152 points
- Open: 11,138 points
- Day high / day low: 11,213 points / 11,098 points
