Turkey Considers Using $135 Billion Gold Reserves to Support Lira

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•Turkey holds approximately $135 billion in gold reserves as of early 2026.
•The Turkish government has drawn down $8 billion in gold reserves related to the Iran war by March 26, 2026.
•Discussions about selling gold reserves to prop up the lira intensified on March 24, 2026.
•The Turkish lira has faced significant depreciation and inflation pressures in early 2026.
•Using gold reserves for currency defense could impact Turkey's financial stability and international investor perceptions.

▸If Turkey proceeds with large-scale gold sales the lira may gain short-term support, but Turkey's gold reserves and long-term financial security could weaken, affecting investor trust.

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Potential large-scale sales of Turkish gold reserves may increase market uncertainty and price fluctuations.

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