Forex: J$159.06 to one US dollar
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October 23, 2024

Forex: J$159.06 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Wednesday, October 23, ended trading at $159.06 down by 21 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $123.26 up from $115.14, while the British pound sterling ended at $206.69 down from $207.07.

 

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