Local currency markets witnessed a slight decline in the exchange rates of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar, while gold prices maintained relative stability in both local and global markets. The latest economic data indicates stability in the global price of a gold ounce, with local retail prices varying according to carats. Regarding currencies, dollar exchange rates recorded minor differences across provinces. Buying and selling rates in the capital, Baghdad, the Kurdistan Region, and Basra province settled at closely aligned levels, reflecting a state of relative stability in daily financial transactions.