ISTANBUL The Turkish Central Bank is expected to start the easing cycle this week after keeping the key policy rate steady for eight months. Most economists surveyed by state-run Anadolu Agency forecast that the bank would slash its policy rate by 150 basis points from the current 50 percent. The last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) rate-setting meeting of the year will be held on Dec. 26. The next meeting of the MPC is scheduled for Jan. 23, 2025. Ten out of 14 economists surveyed forecast a