The Turkish stock market began the week on December 16, 2024, with a notable increase, reflecting a positive sentiment among investors. However, global markets exhibited mixed trends amid concerns over economic data from China, which raised worries about demand in the world's second-largest economy. Analysts highlighted weak retail growth figures from China, alongside expectations surrounding monetary policy decisions from central banks in the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. As the week progressed, on December 17, the Turkish stock market continued to show resilience, opening higher but ultimately closing the day with a decline as global equity markets reacted to the anticipation of the Federal Reserve's policy decision scheduled for December 18, 2024. This backdrop of volatility underscores the cautious outlook among investors as they await key economic indicators and central bank announcements.