Forex: $159.36 to one US dollar

The United States dollar experienced a slight depreciation against the Jamaican dollar on Friday, July 24. According to the Bank of Jamaica's daily exchange trading summary, the US dollar closed at $159.36, marking a decrease of 15 cents.

In contrast, other major currencies saw gains against the US dollar. The Canadian dollar finished trading at $113.30, up from $113.18 the previous day. Similarly, the British pound ended the trading session at $212.99, an increase from $211.91.

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