The Iranian financial market opened on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with the US Dollar maintaining its position at 264,200 Toman in the free market. This stability comes amid a high-tension environment where the buy rate is currently positioned at 262,636 Toman. The parity between the physical dollar and Tether (USDT), which is trading at 264,027 Toman, suggests a consistent demand for liquid assets across both traditional and digital platforms.
In the precious metals sector, the global gold ounce is hovering near a historic milestone, priced at $3,976.50. This international surge has directly impacted the domestic market, pushing 18-karat gold to 25,762,962 Toman per gram. The Emami coin has reached a staggering 255,000,000 Toman, reflecting a significant premium and investor hedging against currency devaluation compared to the Azadi coin at 247,000,000 Toman.
The cryptocurrency market remains a focal point for Iranian investors, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at $73,505. Despite the volatility in global tech stocks, Ethereum (ETH) holds at $2,043.22. The digital asset space continues to serve as an alternative for capital preservation, especially as regional currencies like the UAE Dirham and Turkish Lira trade at 71,950 and 5,255 Toman respectively, influencing the cost of imported goods.