The IMF and the government's inflation figures do not match.

Şimşek, who has attended numerous meetings, has been evaluating the economic program they are implementing and outlining the current state of affairs. However, the latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the inflation figures released by the AKP government appear to be inconsistent.

According to the 'World Economic Outlook Report' published by the IMF this month (October 2025), Türkiye's expected average inflation rate for 2025 is '34 point 9 percent' (34.9%)

ABOVE THE TARGET

The IMF's forecast appears to be above the AKP government's 2025 inflation target of 28.5%. The report also raises Türkiye's growth expectations, but warns of the risk of increasing inflationary pressures. The IMF's October 2025 World Economic Outlook Report puts the unemployment rate at 9.4%.

ŞİMŞEK HELD TALKS

Meanwhile, Şimşek reportedly held bilateral meetings with the finance ministers of Greece, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Qatar. It is unclear whether he met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

HALKBANK CASE

There are significant economic problems between Türkiye and the US, particularly regarding Halkbank, sanctions, and the imbalance in trade volume.

As is well known, the US Supreme Court rejected Türkiye's appeal against Halkbank for the second time. Therefore, the case against Halkbank will continue in the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York. In 2019, federal prosecutors filed charges against Halkbank on six counts, including fraud and money laundering, for allegedly helping to evade US sanctions against Iran.

A new confidential file has been added to the Halkbank and Rıza Sarraf case in the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York. The number of confidential files added on October 6th exceeded 60, and the contents of the files remain unknown.

Source: Yilmaz Polat