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In global markets, gold per ounce is holding its breath at the threshold of $4,400, ahead of the August inflation data from the US. Saxo Bank Commodity Strategist Ole Hansen issued a critical threshold warning to investors: a movement dipping below $4,300 could potentially pull gold into a much steeper correction. Now, all eyes in the market are on the interest rate decision to be made by the FED next week.

What will the minimum wage be? Millions are eagerly awaiting the figure for the 2027 minimum wage. As the inflation targets announced in the Medium-Term Program reshape calculations, economist Muhammet Bayram has also shared his expectations with precise figures.

One of the most puzzling issues for employees who first became insured under the scope of 4/a (Social Security Institution) between September 1999 and April 2008, is the relationship between the number of premium days and the retirement pension. Contrary to popular belief in the public, paying more premiums in the social security system does not always mean a higher retirement pension. Social Security Institution expert Özgür Erdursun pointed out that working excessively could potentially lower the retirement pension.

The long-awaited digital transformation step in the real estate sector has been implemented through the e-Government system. With the new system, rental housing contracts are completely moved to the digital platform; it aims to prevent chronic problems such as fake ads, unregistered real estate agencies, and deposit scams. According to a report by Zeynep Gizem Er from TGRT News, Real Estate Expert Şenay Araç stated, 'Our citizens should not pay even 1 TL to any place they haven't visited and where they don't know the title deed information of the property owner from the e-Government system.'

Millions of retirees are eagerly awaiting their January 2027 increase. Pensioners who receive raises based on the six-month inflation difference are curious about how much their pensions will be in 2027. The first strong indicators have started to emerge regarding the January 2027 increase rates, which concern 20 million civil servants, retired civil servants, Social Security Institution (SSK) and Self-Employed Pension Fund (BağKur) members. So, how much will the pension be? Here are the new figures.

Financial analyst Islam Memiş shared his insights on gold prices. Memiş, who revealed his latest gold forecast, mentioned a short-term figure of 7,500 TL for gram gold while making a critical comment about silver. Memiş also announced the investment champion for 2027 and 2028.

The Capital Markets Board (CMB) has made a critical decision that closely affects the balances in the financial markets. The new fund guide, which covers the main principles of the operation and activity processes of investment funds, has been officially published. With this move, which has been discussed and eagerly awaited in financial circles for days, the scope of action for particularly free funds and money market funds has been reshaped.

World-renowned American rapper Snoop Dogg has announced his ice cream brand. An uncommon advertisement was released for the ice cream brand named Dr. Bombay. The brand is seeking an 'ice cream taster' from anywhere in the world. There are no requirements for this job posting. Everyone will work from home and receive a monthly salary of 10,000 dollars (approximately 482,000 TL).

There are rumors that Lidl, the budget supermarket of Europe, is coming to Turkey. The claims about the opening of the famous supermarket giant in Turkey have caused excitement. While posts stating 'Lidl will open in Istanbul and Ankara' are making headlines on social media, the truth behind these allegations has been revealed.

The process has gained momentum in the second passenger car project, which was launched with 100% domestic capital following TOGG. HABAŞ, the industrial giant celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, is nearing completion of the domestic car project it has been working on for a long time. The company has signed with the famous designer of Ferrari. A date has been given for the second domestic car.

The air of uncertainty in the markets has led to a cautious approach in the investment preferences of citizens. As questions like 'Will gold rise? Will gold fall?' are being pondered, a critical statement from the USA has ignited gold prices. Gold has risen. Here are the latest gold prices.

Salaries are soaring in our neighboring country. The National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Bulgaria has unveiled data that clearly illustrates the rapid shifts in economic balances and a significant upward momentum in worker salaries. The average monthly gross salary in Bulgaria reached 1,444 euros in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the previous quarter.

The city with the most expensive real estate in Turkey has been identified. The city, where the average house price exceeds 11 million TL, has significantly outpaced Istanbul. On the other hand, according to 2026 data, the city with the highest price per square meter was recorded as Muğla, with a staggering 87,244 TL.

Hüseyin Altay, a jeweler in Eskişehir for over a quarter of a century, is making a concerted effort to pass on the historic 'Sivrihisar cebesi' weave, whose roots stretch back to the Phrygian era, to future generations. This centuries-old heritage, which is entirely shaped by handcraft and mastery, takes 4 days to create and its price exceeds 1 million TL.

In the city of Dendermonde, Belgium, workers renovating a building stumbled upon thousands of gold pieces hidden within a basement wall. The discovered gold is reported to be worth 9 million euros (approximately 495 million TL). An investigation has been launched regarding the incident, and upon hearing the news, treasure hunters have flocked to the area.

While the clothing industry in the UK is grappling with a crisis, a new shutdown decision has been made. Hip, a leading famous clothing chain in the country, has decided to close its doors. Following the announcement of its closure, the brand initiated a 90 percent discount on its products.

After a period of record decline, gold prices began to rise following the release of critical data. The movement in gold prices started on Wednesday, August 12th. With the announcement of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which the global markets were closely watching, there were sharp upward movements in the gold market. So, what are the current gold prices? What is the price of a gram of gold? Here are the gold prices.