Cedi depreciation slows to 5.3% as of March 14 – Ato Forson.
Dr Ato Forson indicated that the Central Bank had maintained tight liquidity measures, ensuring the Cedi remained stable on the interbank forex market.
Economy
Treasury bill rates fall below 20% for the first time in 20 months.
The falling T-bill rates signal a shift in the government’s borrowing strategy
Can Ghana Survive Without External Financial Support?
Ghana’s economy is at a critical turning point. With rising debt, inflationary pressures, and ongoing dependence on external funding, a crucial question emerges:
Mahama – Ghana’s National Debt is GHS721 Billion, with ECG Owing GHS68 Billion and COCOBOD GHS32.5 Billion
President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, describing the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to staggering debt and financial mismanagement
Elon Musk’s net worth dropped by $22B.
The Trump administration’s most prominent policies including federal budget cuts and tariffs haven’t yet generated the booming stock market the
Cedi continues concrete performance against dollar, one dollar equals GH¢15.75
The Ghana cedi continued its strong performance against the US dollar in the retail market yesterday February 17, 2025, after a week of mixed performance against the major foreign currencies.
IMF to Ghana: You Can’t Borrow More Than $250 Million in 2025
Ghana cannot borrow more than $250 million in external loans—including commercial loans—in 2025, under a borrowing cap as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC)
Debt Exchange: Finance Ministry pays GH₵6bn to bondholders.
In line with this directive, the Ministry of Finance has on Monday, February 17, disbursed a Payment-In-Cash (PIC) coupon of GH₵6.081 billion to all DDEP bondholders.
President Mahama Rules Out Immediate Extension of Ghana’s IMF Programme.
Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV at the Munich Security Conference, President Mahama emphasized his government’s commitment to implementing the current programme without seeking an extension at this stage.
The First Decline in Fuel Costs in 2025
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices downward at the pumps following the commencement of the second pricing window of February