The Iranian financial markets commenced trading on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with a generally stable outlook across key sectors. Early morning sessions indicated a cautious yet consistent performance, particularly in the currency and precious metals segments. Investors are closely monitoring global economic indicators alongside domestic developments, contributing to the current market sentiment.
In the currency exchange market, the US Dollar maintained a notable presence, with its sell rate recorded at 174,750 Toman. The buy rate for the greenback was slightly lower at 173,716 Toman, reflecting typical market spreads. Other major currencies also saw active trading, with the Euro selling at 199,850 Toman, the British Pound at 234,000 Toman, and the UAE Dirham at 48,000 Toman. The Turkish Lira was priced at 3,730 Toman.
The gold and coin market presented significant figures. The popular Emami coin was valued at 177,000,000 Toman, indicating continued strong demand in the domestic market. The Azadi coin followed at 172,000,000 Toman, and the Nim Seke at 92,000,000 Toman. A gram of 18-karat gold was trading at 17,706,265 Toman, while the international gold ounce stood at $4,125.40, reflecting global precious metal trends.
The cryptocurrency market showed resilience, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at $62,958. Ethereum (ETH) also held strong, priced at $1,763.09. Tether (USDT), a stablecoin widely used for transactions, was exchanging hands at 174,997 Toman, closely mirroring the US Dollar's Toman value, which is a key indicator for crypto traders in Iran. These figures highlight the ongoing interest and activity within the digital asset space among Iranian investors.