Syria · Country watch
Dollar Stabilizes, Polio Campaign Expands, Gold Tied to USD
The Syrian pound stabilizes as a polio vaccination campaign expands and local gold prices remain tied to USD fluctuations.
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Business conditions in Syria remain stable with the Syrian pound steadying and a comprehensive polio vaccination campaign underway in Deir ez-Zor. Gold prices continue to be influenced by USD fluctuations, affecting investment strategies.
In this briefing Yasser Farouh · Deir ez-Zor · Ministry of Health (Syria) · Federal Reserve · US Dollar · Abdulhamid Qatlan · Syrian Pound
Safety & health
Polio vaccination campaign to cover all of Deir ez-Zor
A comprehensive polio vaccination campaign will cover the entire Deir ez-Zor province by the end of the month, according to Al-Watan. Dr. Yasser Farouh, Director of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, stated that the campaign aims to immunize 300,000 children. The initiative follows the detection of three polio cases in the province's rural areas.
Impact Healthcare providers and public health officials in Deir ez-Zor are mobilized to support the vaccination effort.
Watch The campaign is set to cover Deir ez-Zor by the end of the month.
Sources: Al-Watan الوطن ↗
Markets
Dollar stabilizes near 19-month high
Part of: US Dollar fluctuations impacting Syrian economy →
The US dollar stabilized near its highest level in 19 months on Friday, according to SANA. This stability is attributed to expectations that the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy and raise interest rates. The dollar's strength impacts currency markets globally, including Syria, where it influences the exchange rate of the Syrian pound.
Impact Importers and businesses dealing in foreign currency face stable exchange rates as the dollar steadies.
Sources: SANA سانا ↗
Gold prices in Syria tied to USD fluctuations
Gold prices in Syria are increasingly influenced by the fluctuation of the US dollar against the Syrian pound, rather than global gold ounce prices, Al-Watan reports. Financial analyst Abdulhamid Qatlan explains that this trend limits gold's role as an investment tool, making it primarily a hedge against currency depreciation and a means to protect savings.
Impact Gold traders and investors in Syria see prices tied to USD movements, affecting investment strategies.
Sources: Al-Watan الوطن ↗
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