Forex: J$157.82 to one US dollar
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August 9, 2024

Forex: J$157.82 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Friday, August 9 ended trading at $157.82 down by 30 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $116.23 up from $115.30, while the British pound sterling ended at $200.72 down from $201.35.

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