Dollar prices slightly drop in Baghdad and Erbil at closure
On Thursday, the exchange rates of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar slightly fell in Baghdad and Erbil markets at the closure.
According to a survey conducted by Shafaq News Agency, the dollar's rate edged lower with the opening of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, settling at 140,500 dinars per 100 dollars, down from 140,550 dinars during the day.
In Baghdad, currency exchange stores recorded a selling rate of 141,500 dinars per 100 dollars and a buying rate of 139,500 dinars.
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