Türkiye's external assets rose 6.1% month on month to $445.2 billion at the end of August. During the same period, liabilities to nonresidents fell 1.1% to $809.7 billion.
Net international investment position remains negative
The net international investment position, which shows the difference between assets and liabilities, was recorded at negative $364.5 billion in August.
Reserve assets rose to $186.7 billion
The central bank's reserve assets increased by $22.2 billion to reach $186.7 billion. Direct investment assets rose 0.7% to $82.4 billion, while financial derivatives increased 51.9% to $3.8 billion.

Other investment assets rose 1% to $163.3 billion. Foreign-currency deposits held by resident banks fell 2% to $43.8 billion.
Changes in liability items
On the liabilities side, direct investment liabilities fell 2.9% month on month to $225.9 billion. Portfolio investment liabilities rose 2.8% to $164.7 billion.