Turkey suspends $21.4 billion in investment funds after liquidity crunch sparks selloff

Turkey's securities regulator suspended funds worth $21.4 billion in September 2026 after a liquidity crunch — funds unable to meet investor withdrawals — sparked an equity selloff, Reuters reported. Authorities intervened to support markets. Stocks on Borsa Istanbul recovered some losses on Sept. 17. I see gating as pause button, not fix; cash returns depend on selling holdings.