The Iranian financial market on Friday, October 23, 2026, opened with a historic milestone in the precious metals sector. The global gold ounce has officially breached the psychological $4,000 barrier, currently trading at $4,020.60. This international surge has exerted immediate upward pressure on domestic prices, despite the relative stability of the currency market during the early Friday session.
In Tehran's domestic market, the Emami gold coin is priced at 274,000,000 Toman, reflecting the global rally. Gold 18k per gram has also climbed to 26,917,216 Toman. While the US Dollar (USD) sell rate is holding firm at 272,300 Toman, the gap between the global gold price and local currency stability suggests that international factors are currently the primary drivers of domestic asset valuation.
The cryptocurrency market continues its robust performance with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at $81,635. The digital dollar, or Tether (USDT), is priced at 271,982 Toman, maintaining a tight correlation with the physical USD rate. This synchronization indicates a steady demand for liquid digital assets as investors monitor the impact of the global gold surge on local inflation expectations.