Dollar prices stabilize in Baghdad, lower Erbil
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the exchange rates of the US Dollar against the Iraqi dinar remained steady in Baghdad and edged lower Erbil markets.
According to a survey by Shafaq News, the dollar's rates set at 141,400 dinars for every 100 dollars, at the closure of the central Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad.
The selling and buying rates at currency exchange stores in Baghdad reached 142,500 IQD and 140,500 IQD per 100 USD, respectively.
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