Amman: The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) announced its foreign reserves reached $19.142 billion in July 2024, up from $18.737 billion in June.

This increase in foreign reserves covers the Kingdom's foreign currency needs for imports for approximately 8.3 months, the CBJ data showed, according to Jordan News Agency (PETRA).

Additionally, the bank's gold reserves have recorded a "record" high, valued at JD4.103 billion, which is equivalent to 2.390 million ounces.