Economy Guide with Emrah Lafçı: How Should Companies Position Themselves in 2026?

"A high-interest rate environment is the most difficult and unpredictable environment."

As we enter 2026, the most critical question for companies is clear:

Should cash be preserved, or should risks be taken when opportunities arise?

In this episode, together with economist Emrah Lafçı, we analyze the economic ruptures of 2025, the expectations formed as we enter 2026, and the picture that has emerged as of the first quarter.

We address how companies should position themselves in this environment of uncertainty through critical questions such as:

• Defensive stance or selective growth?
• Has access to finance truly become difficult, or has it just become more costly?
• Is holding cash a security or a missed opportunity?
• How does the "reflex to own" in Turkey affect corporate growth?

For decision-makers, this is an episode that clarifies the framework for positioning correctly, using capital wisely, and finding direction amidst uncertainty in 2026.