Credit Card Debt Threatens Turkey’s Economy

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The use of credit cards and consumer debt in Turkey is booming. This trend is posing a serious economic risk, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. CCTV’s Natalie Carney reports from Istanbul.

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Credit Card Debt Threatens Turkey\'s Economy

The use of credit cards and consumer debt in Turkey is booming. But ratings agency Standard & Poor's says that trend is posing a serious economic risk. Natalie Carney takes a look at how more and more Turks are turning to credit cards to get by.