ISTANBUL: The Turkish central ​bank said on Sunday it decided to suspend one-week repo ‌auctions ‌and start ​lira-settled ‌foreign ⁠exchange ​forward selling transactions amid ⁠the regional conflict’s impact on markets.

In a ⁠statement, the ‌central ‌bank ​said ‌measures ‌were taken following recent developments and to ensure ‌the sound functioning of the foreign ⁠exchange ⁠market while preventing possible volatilities in exchange rates and stabilize foreign exchange liquidity.