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Ghana’s Public Debt Rises to GH¢628.8bn in July – Bank of Ghana

Ghana’s total public debt stock rose by GH¢15.8 billion in July 2025, reaching GH¢628.8 billion, new data from the Bank of Ghana has revealed. This figure…

Sep 17, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Ghana's Trade Surplus Marginally Reduce to $6.2bn in Eight Months — BoG Governor

Ghana has posted a trade surplus of $6.2 billion in the first eight months of 2025, driven mainly by strong gold exports and higher cocoa receipts, according…

Sep 16, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Ghana Cedi Now World’s Worst-Performing Currency – Bloomberg

The Ghana cedi has been ranked the world’s worst-performing currency in the third quarter of 2025, according to a Bloomberg report, marking a sharp reversal…

Sep 4, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

BoG’s New FX Directive Risks Fuel Shortages, Black Market Surge – IERPP Warns

The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) latest foreign exchange directive has triggered concern among market watchers, who fear it could choke liquidity, fuel shortages, and…

Aug 25, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

IFS Doubts Government’s Ability to Meet Revised GH¢229.95bn Revenue Target

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has cast doubt on government’s ability to achieve its revised total revenue and grants target of GH¢229.95 billion by…

Aug 22, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Africa Policy Lens Slams BoG’s Directive on Foreign Currency Payments to Corporates

Policy think-tank, the Africa Policy Lens (APL), has described as “draconian and regressive” the Bank of Ghana’s new directive restricting foreign currency…

Aug 22, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Fitch Warns Six Ghanaian Banks May Struggle to Meet Capital Requirements

Global ratings agency, Fitch, has flagged that six banks operating in Ghana are unlikely to meet capital adequacy requirements through their own earnings…

Aug 21, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

World Bank Warns BoG Against Excessive FX Interventions

The World Bank has cautioned the Bank of Ghana (BoG) against excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could distort market…

Aug 15, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Alex Mould Questions Ghana’s High Interest Rates Despite Economic Improvements

Former Executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank, Alex Mould, has criticised Ghana’s persistently high interest rates, questioning why the Bank of Ghana…

Aug 5, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Deloitte: Disinflation Opens Door for Bank of Ghana to Cut Interest Rates

Global professional services firm Deloitte has said Ghana’s sustained disinflationary trend provides the Bank of Ghana (BoG) with ample room to begin cutting…

Jul 24, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Cedi Stable, But Dollar Is Scarce: Importers Cry Foul Over Dollar Shortage At Banks

A growing contradiction between official exchange rates and real-world market dynamics is wreaking havoc on Ghanaian businesses, particularly importers, who…

Jul 17, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

Business

Government’s Treasury Bill Auction Falls Short for Third Consecutive Week Amid Investor Caution

For the third consecutive week, the Government of Ghana has failed to meet its Treasury bill (T-bill) auction target, signaling a potential shift in investor…

Apr 7, 2025 · Kelvin Yiadom

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