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.