The Iranian financial market commenced its first session of the week on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a notable focus on the precious metals sector. The US Dollar is currently trading at 261,500 Toman for sell and 259,952 Toman for buy, maintaining a narrow spread that suggests a temporary equilibrium in the currency market. Tether (USDT) is tracking the physical dollar closely, priced at 261,001 Toman, reflecting steady liquidity in the digital asset space.
The primary driver of market sentiment today is the extraordinary performance of gold on the international stage. With the global gold ounce reaching a historic $4,141.80, the domestic market has reacted sharply. 18-karat gold is now priced at 25,947,643 Toman per gram, while the benchmark Emami coin has climbed to 261,000,000 Toman. This alignment between the dollar price and the coin price highlights the heavy influence of external commodity shocks on the local economy.
In the cryptocurrency sector, Bitcoin remains in a high-valuation zone at $84,609, while Ethereum is trading at $2,676.55. The stability of the crypto market, combined with the high price of Tether, indicates that capital is seeking refuge in both traditional safe havens like gold and digital assets. Other major currencies in Tehran include the Euro at 294,450 Toman and the UAE Dirham at 71,200 Toman, the latter often serving as a leading indicator for future USD movements.