Forex: J$156.41 to one US dollar
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January 25, 2024

Forex: J$156.41 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Thursday, January 25 ended trading at J$156.41 down by 46 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $120.93 up from $116.70, while the British pound sterling ended at $198.42 up from $197.80.

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