Iraqi dinar weakens for third straight session in Baghdad and Erbil

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The US dollar rose against the Iraqi dinar in the banknote market for a third consecutive trading session in Baghdad and Erbil, according to local exchange data. On the Kifah and Harisiyah exchanges in the capital, 100 dollars traded at 153,250 dinars, up from 152,500 dinars the previous session. At currency exchange shops in Baghdad, the selling rate for 100 dollars reached 153,750 dinars, while the buying rate stood at 152,750 dinars. The Kurdistan Region capital Erbil recorded a similar pattern, with 100 dollars selling for 153,150 dinars and buying at 153,050 dinars. The continued rise prompted exchange shops in both cities to set new opening prices for the day. The figures are based on morning trading at the Baghdad and Erbil exchanges and at city exchange offices.