Economics
Lira Slides After Erdogan Says Islam Demands Lower Rates
- President sees no backing down from new economic model
- Erdogan renews reference to Islamic teachings on interest rate
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The lira tumbled to another record low and stocks and bonds nosedived after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to continue cutting interest rates, referring to Islamic proscriptions on usury as a basis for his policy.