Part of our gold reserves was liquidated into FX assets, not written down – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has insisted that the country has not been short-changed following the recent liquidation of a […]
Economy
Trump labels UK–China dealings ‘very dangerous’
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that it would be “very dangerous” for the United Kingdom to deepen economic relations with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his visit to Beijing to reset ties between the two nations.
Ken Ashigbey calls for fair taxation to widen mining revenue base
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
BoG resets microfinance rules, raises capital and sets 2026 deadline
The Bank of Ghana has rolled out a far-reaching reform of the microfinance sector, raising minimum capital requirements, restructuring the
Bank of Ghana cuts policy rate to 15.5%
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, by a majority decision, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 18% to 15.5%,
MPC slashes policy rate to 15.5% amid stable inflation and economic growth
The Bank of Ghana has further eased monetary policy, cutting the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 250 basis points to
Cedi slips about 4% against major currencies in early 2026
The Ghana cedi has begun 2026 under renewed pressure, depreciating by an average of about four per cent against major
BoG rules out premature rate cuts despite improving macro indicators
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is weighing a complex mix of domestic and external risks as it considers its next
Oil prices hold above Nigeria’s $64.85 budget amid Middle East tensions
Global oil prices remained steady on Monday, maintaining levels above Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel, as ongoing
Ghana cedi best-performing currency in Africa for 2025 – IMF
The Ghana cedi emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysed