Economics
Turkey’s Erdogan Evokes Religion in New Push for Lower Rates
- Turksih central bank to hold next policy meeting on Thursday
- President vows to ease pain on poor caused by interest rates
Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks in Ankara, Turkey on Nov. 17.
Photographer: Aytac Unal/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Wednesday to continue fighting for lower interest rates, sending a clear signal to investors a day before the central bank sets its policy. The lira weakened.