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Turkey raises inflation forecasts

The Turkish lira is also again falling close to historically low levels against the US dollar.

Price tags are seen on a market shelf of fresh fruit and vegetables on May 05, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Price tags are seen on a market shelf of fresh fruit and vegetables on May 05, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey. Inflation soared to nearly 70% (69.97%) over one year in April in Turkey, the highest since February 2002, according to official figures released on May 5. — Burak Kara/Getty Images

The Turkish government is predicting higher inflation for the rest of the year. 

The central bank released its Inflation Report for 2022 today. In the report, the financial institution predicted year-end annual inflation will reach 60.4%, up from the previous prediction of 42.8%. 

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