Solomon Boakye

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Ghana Stock Exchange Ends Week Lower as Telecoms Retreat, Safe-Haven Assets Rally

The Ghana Stock Exchange closed the week lower, driven by MTN Ghana’s sell-off, while gold and select banking stocks gained,…

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Trump’s Fed Pressure Could Dampen African Governors’ Fight to Strengthen Central Bank Independence

Trump’s attacks on the U.S. Fed risk setting a precedent that could weaken African central banks’ independence, undermine investor confidence,…

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Why Gold Prices Keep Breaking Records

Gold hit fresh records near $3,600, climbing 44% year-on-year, as weak US jobs, Fed rate-cut bets, global uncertainty, and central-bank…

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Only One Imported Food Among Top 20 Inflation Drivers in August

Ghana’s August inflation was driven mainly by local staples, with only vegetable oil among imports. Despite its minor inflation role,…

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‘This is Ghana’ Exhibition 2025 Opens Today in Accra, Showcasing Local Innovation and Export Potential

The “This is Ghana” Exhibition 2025 is underway in Accra, showcasing local products, tackling SME challenges, promoting innovation, and inviting…

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Fuel Prices Still Holding Steady in First Week of September

Fuel prices remain largely steady in the first week of September, with only minor adjustments by Goil, despite cedi depreciation,…

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DStv Standoff Signals Regulatory Uncertainty in Ghana’s Economy – 3 Red Flags for Investors

Ghana’s DStv standoff exposes regulatory unpredictability, warns Ernest De-Graft Egyir, citing three investor red flags: unclear rules, weak consumer protection,…

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DStv Dispute Risks Tarnishing Ghana’s Investor-Friendly Reputation-CEO Network Ghana

Ghana’s standoff with DStv highlights regulatory unpredictability, warns Ernest De-Graft Egyir, cautioning that political ultimatums risk damaging the country’s investor-friendly…

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Ghana is Set to Witness Surge in Mining Companies by 2026, Says Minerals Commission

Ghana is set to see a surge in mining companies by 2026, as investor interest grows, with government reviewing proposals…

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Back-to-School Season: How Students and Parents Are Coping

Students and parents face rising costs as schools reopen, with university hostels, hybrid Cambridge-GES curricula, and booming online stationery sales…

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Gold Surges to Record High as Weak US Jobs Data Boosts Rate-Cut Expectations

Gold surged to a record $3,596.21/oz on Friday, September 5, 2025, up 1.39%, driven by weak US jobs data, rate-cut…

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Tesla Proposes $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk

Tesla has proposed a $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, tied to ambitious growth, AI, robotics, and vehicle delivery…

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Oil Prices Dip Amid Global Supply Concerns and Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Brent crude fell toward $66 amid rising supply concerns, slowing U.S. demand, and OPEC+ expectations, while China-Russia energy deals and…

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Which Bank Has the Highest Dollar Spread Today?

Dollar exchange rates across Ghanaian banks vary widely, with spreads ranging from 30 pesewas to GH₵1.40, affecting how much customers…

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Cedi Weakens Across Major Currencies in Early September, Dollar Leads Declines by 3.02%

The Ghanaian cedi continued to face pressure in the opening days of September, sliding against all three major trading currencies,…

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