Held talks with US secretary of state

Now speaking at a press conference. Trying for some sort of damage control

Headlines from Reuters:

  • Had constructive meeting with US counterpart, Pompeo
  • Have agreed to work closely to resolve issues between the two countries
  • Have evaluated what steps we could take on IDLIB, Syria's Manbu

On the Turksh lira:

  • Fresh record lows against the USD.
  • Fifth consecutive day of decline for the currency.
  • The US has frozen the assets of Turkey's minister of justice and interior minister.
  • Sanctions were in response to the imprisonment of American pastor, Andrew Brunson.

Chart musings:

  • Another where technicals are overshadowed.
  • Just once again highlights how weak the Lira is.