Turkish Court Unseats Leader of Main Opposition Party

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Summary

A Turkish court removed the leader of the main opposition party, triggering a 6% stock market selloff and state intervention to defend the lira. Bloomberg's Beril Akman reports on the political and market implications.

Turkish court reinstates previous CHP leadership, voiding 2023 decisions.
Istanbul stock exchange slumped over 6%, triggering a circuit breaker.
State lenders sold $6 billion to support the lira, half after the verdict.
Political analysts see the ruling as tightening President Erdogan's grip ahead of 2028 elections.
The CHP faces a judicial crackdown, including the jailing of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu.
Turkey's reserves are strained due to fallout from the Iran war and higher oil prices.
Financial Stability Committee may announce new measures to stem volatility.