Solomon Boakye

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World Cocoa Price Falls Below What Gov’t Pays Farmers in Ghana

World cocoa prices have slipped below Ghana’s producer price after easing from October highs, creating a widening gap that could…

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Safe-Haven Demand Drives Gold Higher Following U.S.-Europe Trade Announcement

Gold surged as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, driven by U.S.-Europe tariff announcements and…

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Ghana Scholarly Society Calls for Nominations to Celebrate Africa’s Innovators and Emerging Scholars

Ghana Scholarly Society opens nominations for 2026 Awards, celebrating research, innovation, and industry impact, alongside iCAD 2026 conference promoting African-led…

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GSE Composite Index Ends Week Lower as Friday Trading Reverses Early Gains

Ghana stocks ended the week lower after heavy Friday selling in MTN Ghana erased early gains, dragging the composite index…

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Oil Slides Below $64 as Markets Balance Easing Middle East Risks with Trade Fears

Brent crude fell to $63.74 per barrel as easing Iran tensions and rising trade concerns pressured markets. Despite recent gains,…

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Airbus Secures Landmark Helicopter Contract with Ghana’s Defence Ministry

Ghana has ordered four advanced Airbus helicopters, including the ACH160, in a defence modernisation move aimed at improving security operations,…

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Misinformation & Disinformation Rise as Risks That Could Shake Investor Confidence in 2026

Misinformation and disinformation are rising global risks in 2026, threatening investor confidence, market stability, and economic decision-making as false narratives…

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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Opposing Greenland Takeover

Trump has threatened new tariffs on European countries opposing U.S. control of Greenland, heightening trade tensions and reinforcing concerns about…

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Economic Confrontation Tops World Risks in 2026, Ghana Likely on Edge

The world enters 2026 on a precipice, with economic warfare surpassing armed conflict as the top global risk, while technology,…

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BoG Charts 2026 Policy Focus on Consolidation, Stability, Market Discipline

Bank of Ghana to focus on consolidation, discipline, and durable reforms in 2026 following the macroeconomic stability restoration in 2025

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Earlier Passage of Bank of Ghana Amendment Bill Could Have Prevented The Haircuts – BoG Governor

BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama says earlier passage of the 2025 Amendment Bill could have prevented 2022 financial haircuts; 2026…

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Oil Rises as Iran Tensions Ease, Prices Still Below Last Year’s Levels

Brent crude oil rose to $63.99 per barrel amid easing Iran tensions, gaining over 7% monthly but remaining about 21%…

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Gold Prices Slip Slightly Amid Easing Iran Tensions and Fed Expectations

Gold prices dipped slightly to $4,606.93 per ounce on Friday amid easing Iran risks and Fed rate expectations yet still…

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Market Picks Up on Thursday as Trading Volume Rebounds in Key Shares

Ghana’s stock market rose slightly Thursday, led by banks and Scancom, with the week showing steady gains as investors await…

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Microsoft Tops Global Phishing Attacks in Q4 2025, Check Point Reports

Check Point reports a surge in Q4 2025 brand phishing, with Microsoft the most impersonated, followed by Google and Amazon,…

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