By Gokhan Ergocun
ISTANBUL (AA) - Türkiye posted a current account deficit of $2.09 billion in December, the country's Central Bank revealed on Tuesday.
When excluding gold and energy, the balance was in a net surplus of $4.16 billion, the bank added in a statement.
The goods deficit was at $4.58 billion, while services recorded a net surplus of $2.57 billion. The travel item, under services, recorded a net inflow of $1.7 billion.
Primary income recorded a net outflow of $233 million, whereas secondary income indicated a net inflow of $154 million.
Direct investments saw a net inflow of $317 million in December, the bank noted.