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Erdogan Win Worsens Turkey's Economic Woes

  • The Turkish lira sank to a record low after Erdogan's election win.
  • Erdogan's handling of the economy has caused a deficit of confidence among foreign investors.
  • Depletion of forex reserves and high inflation may lead to acute currency crisis.
  • Turkish lira has lost about 90% of its value against the US dollar in the last 20 years.
  • Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Turkey's economic growth has been boosted by cheap credit and excessive government spending.
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