Gold Prices Steady Locally as U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate Climbs

Gold prices remained stable in local markets, while the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen in the domestic exchange market. 

Local selling prices per mithqal were recorded at: 18K at 857,000 IQD, 21K at 1,000,000 IQD, 22K at 1,048,000 IQD, and 24K at 1,143,000 IQD. 

In currency trading, dollar rates rose further across Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra, with varying buy/sell spreads reported by exchange offices.