The exchange rates of the US dollar increased this morning, Wednesday, in the markets of Baghdad, while they decreased in the province of Erbil, following a two-day closure due to the Arbaeen pilgrimage holiday.
A correspondent for the Video News Agency reported that the dollar prices rose in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad to record 151,950 dinars for every 100 dollars, after recording 151,800 dinars last Sunday.
Our correspondent pointed out the increase in selling prices in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 152,500 dinars for every 100 dollars, while the buying price recorded 151,500 dinars.
In Erbil, the exchange rates of the dollar decreased, with the selling price reaching 152,150 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the buying price 152,050 dinars, after reaching 152,300 dinars yesterday.
The main stock exchanges in the capital, Baghdad, closed their doors on Monday and Tuesday on the occasion of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, while trading remained limited in the markets.