Turkey - Factors to Watch on March 14

ISTANBUL, March 14 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Monday. The lira stood at 2.8710 against the dollar at 0650 GMT, weakening from 2.8650 at the end of Friday. The main share index rose 0.45 percent to 79,380 points on Friday. The benchmark 10-year government bond yield ended spot trade at 10.20 percent on Friday and was at 10.18 percent in Monday-dated trade. GLOBAL MARKETS Asian shares began a central-bank focused week on firm footing