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Iraq Parallel - Prices Decline in Baghdad 1,412 IQD and Erbil 1,410 IQD. Market experts attribute the dip to multiple converging factors. Per Iraq News.
First, the Central Bank of Iraq has increased oversight of currency flows.Authorities aim to reduce smuggling and unauthorized transactions, particularly those affecting dollar circulation.
Second, traders now anticipate more consistent dollar availability, which eases demand pressure in physical currency markets.
Additionally, international developments influence Iraq’s dollar pricing. For example, fluctuations in US monetary policy, regional oil revenues, and broader geopolitical movements all weigh on local sentiment. Traders must respond quickly to global cues, adjusting rates to reflect both risk and opportunity.
Many consumers and businesses welcome the lower dollar prices in Baghdad and Erbil. Reduced exchange rates often mean more affordable goods for importers, especially in sectors like electronics, medicine, and vehicle parts. However, market watchers remain cautious, noting that any unexpected shortage could reverse the downward movement quickly.
Despite uncertainties, the Iraqi dinar showed moderate strength in the latest trading cycle. Retailers and investors continue to monitor conditions closely, ready to respond to new policy signals or international developments that may affect exchange rates.
