Turkey's Capital Markets Board Extends Short Selling Ban Until May 26

The Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK) has extended the short selling ban on Borsa Istanbul until May 26, 2025. The decision was made to control market volatility and maintain investor confidence. The ban, initially imposed for a specific period, has been extended considering current market conditions. According to SPK's official announcement, short selling transactions in the equity market will remain prohibited until the specified date. This regulation aims to prevent short-term speculative movements. Authorities stated that this step, deemed necessary to ensure market stability, will contribute to investor protection. The extension of the short selling ban will directly affect stocks traded on Borsa Istanbul. Investors will not be able to implement short selling strategies during this period. SPK stated that it will continue to closely monitor market conditions and may take additional measures if necessary. This is not investment advice.

📊 GOOGL — Piyasa Yorumu

■ neutral · 60%

The news pertains to general market regulation and has no direct impact on GOOGL shares. Technical indicators suggest the stock is in a short-term uptrend, but the RSI is approaching overbought territory at 68. The MACD remains below the signal line, which may indicate weakening momentum. Therefore, short-term direction is becoming difficult to determine, and it would be more appropriate to maintain current positions or adopt a cautious approach.

RSI 14

68.3

MACD

3.62

24h Δ

3.80%

📊 SPX — Piyasa Yorumu

■ neutral · 60%

Although the extension of the short selling ban provides a short-term stability signal in the market, the SPX's RSI approaching 70 indicates overbought territory. The MACD line crossing below the signal line suggests potential weakening momentum. While the price remaining above the 20- and 50-day moving averages supports an uptrend, the extension of the ban could create pressure on the market. Due to short-term direction uncertainty, a neutral stance is recommended.

RSI 14

69.9

MACD

33.98

24h Δ

1.78%

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