Turkey – Factors to Watch on May 17

ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) – Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Tuesday.
The lira stood at 2.9657 to the dollar at 0447 GMT, firming from 2.9765 at the end of Monday.
The benchmark 10-year bond was at 10.15 percent in spot trade on Monday and was at the same level in Tuesday-dated trade.
The main share index fell 1.04 percent to 76,999 points on Monday.
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