By Adnan Adams Mohammed The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has unanimously voted to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 14.0%, citing the need to …
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Cedi’s Rollercoaster: From Africa’s 2025 champion to a shaky 2026 start
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Two days ago, the nation was celebrating a historic milestone of the Ghana Cedi as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially crowned the Cedi as Africa’s …
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After a strong appreciation to peak reach around GHC10.02 to US$1.0 averagely, the Ghana cedi has broken the chain to run loose since August this year to sell at GH¢13.10 …
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The cedi has had one of its most dramatic years in recent memory. It opened in 2025 at GH₵14.7 to the dollar. By February it had weakened slightly to GH₵15.50 …
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The recent depreciation of the world’s best performing currency a few months ago, the Ghana Cedi, has left many stakeholders upbeat despite heightened speculation. Data from Bloomberg indicates that the …
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Cedi records 5.3% year-to-date depreciation against US dollar
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBank of Ghana data indicates that the Ghana Cedi lost 5.3% in value to the US dollar from January to March this year.
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Cedi ranked 4th weakest in Sub-Saharan Africa – WB
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAdnan Adams Mohammed After losing approximately 24 percent of its value against the US dollar, the Ghana Cedi is currently the fourth weakest or worst performing currency …
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Increasing cost of doing business, labor agitation leading cause of cedi depreciation
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsIn its assessment of midyear budget review, the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana admitted that, the cedi has experienced significant depreciation against …
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Inflation to end year at 17%… as BoG tightens monetary control.
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsApparently, the Central Bank MPC expects the disinflation process to continue, aiming for headline inflation to settle within the 13% to 17% range by the end of 2024.
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Spending beyond the budget worsening Cedi woes and likely to derail IMF Program – Minority .
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAdnan Adams Mohammed The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has raised concerns over the government’s recent borrowing of GH¢7 billion from the treasury bills market to cover expenses outside …