U.S. dollar, gold prices surge to historic highs in Türkiye


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  • Saturday, 02 Mar 2024

ISTANBUL, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The value of U.S. dollar and gold surged to historic highs on Friday in Türkiye as local residents continue to contend with persistent inflation.

After briefly reaching 31.50 Turkish liras during morning trading, the exchange rate for one dollar settled at 31.33 liras by 12:50 p.m. local time (0950 GMT).

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