Istanbul Stocks Retreat as Holdings, Telecoms and Sports Lead Declines
Turkey's main index, the BIST 100, closed lower on Friday, pressured by losses in the Holdings & Investments, Telecoms and Sports sectors. Market breadth favored decliners, while select mid- and large-cap names posted notable gains. Commodity and currency markets moved higher, with gold and crude oil rising and the lira weakening slightly against t…