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Forex: J$157.44 to one US dollar
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January 31, 2025

Forex: J$157.44 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica— The US dollar on Friday, January 31, ended trading at $157.44 down by 38 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended at $110.73 up from $111.10  and the British pound ended at $198.31 up from $195.38.

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