Solomon Boakye

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Oil Falls Toward $68 as US-Iran Talks Ease Middle East Tensions

Brent crude slips toward $68 a barrel as US-Iran talks in Oman ease Middle East tensions, ending a two-day rally…

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Gold Retreats from Two-Day Gains as Fed Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

Gold slips to $4,920 per ounce as Fed signals caution on rate cuts and US–Iran tensions persist, trimming recent two-day…

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Ghana’s Food Disinflation Nears Plateau Despite Sharp Annual Decline

Ghana’s food inflation has plunged over the past year, but monthly price increases signal underlying pressures remain, suggesting disinflation is…

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BoG Urges Cross-Border Payment Reform to Unlock Africa’s $2.8 Trillion Single Market

Bank of Ghana urges cross-border payment reforms, calling for African currency settlement, digital infrastructure, and fintech innovation to unlock AfCFTA’s…

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South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Launches $8 Billion Country Programme

South Africa joins Afreximbank as its 54th member, unlocking a US$8 billion country programme to boost trade, industrial development, and regional…

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GSE Extends Gains as Select Counters Lift Indices Amid Surge in Trading Value

The stock market ended Tuesday with modest gains as a few advancing equities lifted indices, while stronger trading volumes and…

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Africa’s Development Conversation: Where Will Your Finance Be in 2026? GSS Calls for Sponsorship

GSS is calling for sponsorship for iCAD 2026, offering partners a chance to shape Africa’s green industrialisation, engage top thinkers,…

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Banking Sector Assets Jump GHS13.2bn in December 2025 After Strong November Gains

Ghana’s banking sector rebounded from an October dip, with total assets surging GHS 23.6 billion over November–December 2025, reflecting liquidity…

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Oil Rises Toward $68 as Middle East Tensions and Tightening Supply Steady Oil Markets

Brent crude rose toward $68 as Middle East tensions and a sharp U.S. crude draw lifted markets, while OPEC+ signals…

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Gold Rebounds Above $5,000 as Geopolitics and Fed Uncertainty Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Gold rebounded above $5,000 as geopolitical tensions, delayed US data and shifting Fed rate-cut expectations revived safe-haven demand after the…

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Sahel Spillovers May Weigh on Ghana’s 2026 Growth and Bank Liquidity – GAB

Sahel insecurity could weaken Ghana’s 2026 growth outlook and worsen already high bank non-performing loans, straining liquidity and slowing credit…

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GAB Warns Projected Bank-Funded CAPEX Increase Could Be Double-Edged for Economy

GAB warns that rising bank-funded capital spending can boost growth, but excessive reliance risks crowding out private credit and heightening…

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Oil Markets Slide as Geopolitical Tensions Ease and Supply Outlook Holds Steady

Brent crude fell below $66 per barrel, extending a six‑month low, as easing US‑Iran tensions, lower India tariffs, and steady…

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Partial US Government Shutdown Likely to End Soon as Lawmakers Coordinate on Funding Deal

Partial U.S. government shutdown, triggered by DHS funding disputes, may end soon as lawmakers coordinate on a bipartisan deal; essential…

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Gold Bounces Back in Volatile Market, Eyes on Global Tensions and Trade

Gold rebounded above $4,820, rising over 3% after steep losses, as easing US‑India trade tensions and upcoming US‑Iran talks offset…

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