ISTANBUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Turkey's two-year benchmark bond yield fell to a new record low below the main policy rate on Tuesday on hopes of a cut in interest rates later this month.

The yield on the two-year benchmark bond fell to 5.74 percent from a close of 5.82 percent on Monday.

Turkey's main policy rate is 5.75 percent.

(Writing by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Nick Tattersall) Keywords: TURKEY BONDS/

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