# US dollar exchange rate surpasses 50 Turkish lira for first time

> The US dollar's selling rate in Turkey's free market rose to 50.0021 lira on November 3, passing the 50-lira level for the first time. The lira has lost about 19% against the dollar over the past year, despite recent central bank rate cuts.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T12:11:16.726Z
- Category: macro · region Turkey · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/77585-us-dollar-exchange-rate-surpasses-50-turkish-lira-for-first-time
- Commodities: [Turkish Lira (TRY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTRY.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker lira makes imported feed grains and meals more expensive in lira terms for Turkish buyers, which can squeeze margins for livestock producers.

## Read by commodity

- USDTRY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- azernews.az: https://www.azernews.az/region/266712.html

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