Solomon Boakye

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Oil Holds Gains Near $69 Amid US-Iran Tensions and India-Russia Crude Watch

Oil prices held near $69 per barrel amid US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty over India’s potential…

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Without Reliable Refill Infrastructure, Households Will Return to Charcoal– COMAC CEO

COMAC CEO warns Ghana’s clean cooking efforts risk reversal as weak LPG refill infrastructure forces households back to charcoal, highlighting…

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Ghana Financial Markets Show Strong Week on Equities and Treasury Bills

Ghana’s financial markets surged last week, with equities and bonds gaining momentum, liquidity rising, and market capitalization climbing, reflecting renewed…

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Oil Extends Losses Amid Diplomatic Progress Between Washington and Tehran

Brent crude edged lower as easing US–Iran tensions eased supply concerns, while markets closely watched trade developments and upcoming OPEC+…

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Gold Holds Above $5,020 as Weak Dollar and Rate Cut Expectations Support Prices

Gold climbed above $5,020 as weaker dollar, rate-cut expectations, central bank buying, and geopolitical caution supported demand ahead of key…

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Oils and Fats Remain a Household Pressure Point Despite Modest Easing

Oils and fats remain costly for Ghanaian households, with January 2026 prices up 24.7% year-on-year, affecting daily cooking, meals, budgets,…

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Transport Stands Alone in Deflation Among Non-Food Categories in January Inflation Data

Transport prices in Ghana fell 5.9% year-on-year in January, continuing a sustained deflation trend, while most non-food categories, including housing…

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Ghanaians Get a Break as Beer, Apio and Cigarette Prices Rise More Slowly

Ghanaians see relief as beer, apio, and cigarette prices rise more slowly in January 2026, easing household spending pressures while…

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Ghana Inflation Shows Regional Imbalances Despite National Average of 3.8%

Ghana’s January inflation ranged from -2.6% in Savannah to 11.2% in North East, revealing sharp regional disparities with implications for…

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Ghana Insurance Prices Jump 4.7% Month-on-Month in January Despite Small CPI Weight

Ghana’s insurance and financial services rose 4.7% month-on-month in January, marking the largest non-food spike, with year-on-year inflation reaching 8.0%.

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Brent Crude Surges Past $68 as US–Iran Talks Remain Uncertain

Brent crude rose above $68 Friday as US–Iran talks stalled over agenda disputes, Saudi Arabia cut Asian prices, and geopolitical…

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Gold Edges Higher as Volatility Persists, YTD Gains Mostly Wiped Out

Gold rose to $4,870/oz Friday amid volatile trading, erasing most 2026 gains; weaker US jobs data reinforced Fed rate cut…

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BoG Highlights Ghana’s Interoperable Payment System as Foundation for Africa Trade

Ghana’s interoperable mobile money system fuels financial inclusion and cross-border trade, demonstrating how robust digital infrastructure can drive Africa’s AfCFTA…

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Ghana Banks Demonstrate Resilience as CAR Stabilizes After Regulatory Reliefs

Ghana’s banks ended 2025 with CARs at 17.5%, converging with ratios without reliefs, as 21 of 23 banks met full…

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Trade Agreements Alone Do Not Create Trade, Payments Make Trade Possible, BoG Says

BoG says trade agreements alone are not enough: modern, efficient cross-border payment systems are essential to unlock Africa’s $2.8 trillion…

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