Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar

Forex

July 29, 2026

Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, July 29, ended trading at $159.09, up 55 cents according to Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary.

Meaning, the Canadian dollar ended trading at $111.34 down from $113.07 and the British pound ended at $212.33 up from $210.25.

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