diff --git a/InvenTree/InvenTree/tasks.py b/InvenTree/InvenTree/tasks.py
index 8640395d42..b81b4e6de4 100644
--- a/InvenTree/InvenTree/tasks.py
+++ b/InvenTree/InvenTree/tasks.py
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ def update_exchange_rates():
 
     base = settings.BASE_CURRENCY
 
-    result = backend.update_rates(base_currency=base, symbols=currencies)
+    backend.update_rates(base_currency=base, symbols=currencies)
 
 
 def send_email(subject, body, recipients, from_email=None):