Changes in MSCI Turkey indices: Sabancı and Astor downgraded to sub-index, 18 stocks removed

Astor's downgrade to a sub-index in MSCI Turkey indices could create short-term selling pressure due to passive fund flows. However, the price is trading at 161.1, above the SMA20 (158.7) and SMA50 (159.2); RSI at 55.6 is in neutral territory and MACD is positive above its signal line. The index change news may be partially priced in; limited weakness is expected rather than a sharp decline. In the 1-3 day outlook, mild downward pressure is possible, with support in the 158-159 band.

The downgrade of SAHOL to a sub‑index within the MSCI Turkey indices could generate short‑term selling pressure from passive funds. Technical fundamentals are weak: the price sits below both the 20‑day and 50‑day simple moving averages, lies under the MACD signal line, and an RSI of 43 signals negative momentum. A 24‑hour decline of 1.32% confirms the downtrend. Nonetheless, the effect of index changes is typically limited and partially priced in, so confidence is low. A modest downward bias is expected over the next 1–3 days, with support near 86.00.

The news headline covers changes in MSCI Turkey indices and is not directly related to GOOGL. Since GOOGL is a US stock, this news is not expected to have a meaningful impact on its price. Technical indicators are positive: the price is above SMA20 and SMA50, RSI at 59 is in the neutral-positive zone, and MACD is above the signal line. A slight upward bias may persist in the short term, but there is no news-driven catalyst. Therefore, the direction is neutral with low confidence.