Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.02% By Investing.com

Turkish stocks closed modestly higher, with the BIST 100 up 0.02%, led by gains in Technology, Leasing & Factoring, and Information Technology. The top performers were Europower Enerji ve Otomasyon Teknolojileri Sanayi Ticaret AS up 9.96% to 96.60, Grainturk Holding AS up 8.75% to 223.70, and Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS up 5.46% to 376.75. The laggards included Margun Enerji Uretim Sanayi ve Ticaret AS down 10% to 37.10, Kontrolmatik Teknoloji Enerji ve Mu down 6.06% to 6.20, and Kiler Holding AS down 5.47% to 95. Gold futures for August delivery fell 3.18% to $4,150.00 per ounce, while July crude rose 1.49% to $89.51 and Brent for August gained 1.21% to $92.56. The USD/TRY stood at 46.14, EUR/TRY at 53.35, and the US Dollar Index futures at 99.88.