Jamaican Dollar Holds Up Well Compared to Other Leading Currencies Posted on January 9, 2009January 16, 2009 by Your Financial FactSheet Jamaica Observer: The devaluation of the Jamaican dollar has been a cause of concern and many businesses have had to recalibrate their enterprises, passing on increases to customers. However, compared to many other currencies, the Jamaican dollar has stood up relatively well. AP: “A Look at Economic Developments Around the World” A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world Friday Levine, “Treasurys End the Week on a High Note After Jobs Report” MarketWatch: Treasury prices headed higher Friday, led by gains in short-term debt, after the Labor Department said the U.S. economy lost 524,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate rose to the highest since 1993.