Turkish lira hits record low against U.S. dollar amid U.S. sanction

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2018 shows the exchange rate at a money exchange shop in Istanbul, Turkey. The Turkish lira on Wednesday slumped to a record low of 5.0 against the U.S. dollar as the U.S. sanctioned two ministers of Turkish government over the continued detention of an U.S. pastor. (Xinhua/Cenk Baklan)