Solomon Boakye
The Elephant in the Room That Could Nibble Away Ghana’s Economic Gains
Ghana central bank warns Middle East conflict threatens inflation, oil prices, FX, growth outlook despite strong reserves and stable policy…
Renewed Pressure Mounts on BoG to Release Locked-Up Funds Following Court Ruling
Ghana’s GN ruling has revived public calls for locked-up funds, as customers demand recovery timelines amid ongoing debate over financial…
Detecting Fraud is Not Enough; It Must Always Lead to Consequences — BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana says fraud detection must lead to consequences, warning weak enforcement is undermining trust as digital financial…
Behind the Numbers: The Human Pain as Financial Fraud Jumps to 25,000 Cases
Ghana’s financial fraud cases rose to 25,000 in 2025, with digital channels driving losses, highlighting human suffering, weak vigilance, and…
BoG Calls on Banks to Strongly Protect People as Fraud Cases Surge, Wiping Out Savings and Eroding Trust
The Bank of Ghana urges banks and stakeholders to strengthen protection as rising financial fraud erodes trust and wipes out…
Ghana Businesses Still Waiting for Cheaper Credit Despite Sharp Rate Declines
Ghana’s falling interest rates have not yet translated into cheaper business loans as banks adjust slowly, remain cautious, and maintain…
Gold Holds Above $4,500 as Iran Uncertainty and Inflation Fears Keep Markets on Edge
Gold held above $4,500 as Iran tensions supported safe-haven demand, while rising oil-driven inflation fears strengthened expectations for tighter global…
Oil Climbs Above $105 as Iran Tensions Cloud Peace Prospects
Brent crude rose above $105 as Iran nuclear tensions and Strait of Hormuz concerns offset diplomatic optimism, intensifying fears over…
Why the Cedi is Slightly Under Pressure: Inside BoG’s FX Demand Story
BoG says cedi pressure is driven by higher oil import costs, dividend payments, energy demand, and seasonal FX needs within…
GSE Rally Rewards Investors with Up to 71% Returns in Financial Stocks
GSE investors enjoy strong returns as Financial Stocks Index gains 71% year-to-date and Composite Index rises 65%, despite mixed trading…
We Are Building Buffers to Keep Cedi Stable, Not Fix It – BoG Governor
BoG Governor says cedi will be allowed to float under managed system, with buffers being built to absorb shocks and…
Oil Prices Steady Near $105 as Us–Iran Tensions and Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge
Brent crude steadies near $105 after earlier losses as US–Iran talks create volatility, while Strait of Hormuz tensions and tight…
Ghana’s Oil Import Bill Jumps to US$2.01 Billion in April 2026
Ghana’s oil import bill rose sharply to US$2.01 billion in April 2026 from US$1.37 billion in March, reflecting a US$634…
Ghana’s Trade Surplus Widens to US$5.28 Billion in April 2026
Ghana’s trade surplus widened to US$5.28 billion in April 2026 as strong export growth, led by gold earnings, continued to…
MPC Standardises Cash Reserve Requirement at 20% for Banks Effective June 4, 2026
Bank of Ghana MPC standardises cash reserve requirement at 20% effective June 4, 2026, maintains 14% policy rate, citing stable…