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Experts to Gather for Two Days to Reset Ghana Exim for Better Outcomes
Ghana Export-Import Bank’s 10th anniversary conference brings experts, policymakers, and financiers together to reflect, plan, and shape the next decade…
Gold Crashes 8% in a Single Day as Middle East Tensions and Inflation Fears Shake Markets
Gold fell 8% on Monday to $4,100/oz as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices fueled inflation fears, while traders anticipate potential central bank rate hikes.
Gold Drifts Below $4,700 as Inflation and Central Bank Policy Weigh
Gold hovered below $4,700 on March 20, 2026, pressured by rising energy-driven inflation, hawkish central banks, and a strong dollar, despite remaining over 50% higher than last year.
Market Value Slips as Investors Begin Cashing Out on Recent Gains
Ghana Stock Exchange saw heavy trading Wednesday, with 6.4 million shares worth GH¢39.9 million, but market capitalisation dipped to GH¢300.73 billion as investors took profits.
Fed Policy Keeps Gold on the Back Foot Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold falls to $4,729 as Fed keeps rates high, outweighing Middle East tensions, with prices down monthly but still significantly higher compared to last year.
Oil Rally Continues as Iran Targets Key Energy Infrastructure, Brent Crude Nears $115
Brent crude surged to $113.57 as Iran strikes Qatar’s LNG facility, pushing oil prices higher amid Middle East tensions and supply concerns, with markets on edge.
Trump Presses Israel and Iran to Stop Attacking Gas Sites as Shortage Looms
Trump urges Israel and Iran to halt attacks on gas infrastructure as energy markets surge, supply risks intensify, and global fears of inflation and fuel shortages deepen.
War “Exit Strategy” and Reopening Efforts Spark Business Optimism
U.S. exit signals and Hormuz reopening boost Ghana’s economic outlook, easing fuel prices, stabilizing the Cedi, and driving renewed optimism for energy security and industrial growth.
Oil Slips Below $101 as Iraq Export Deal Eases Supply Fears Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
Brent crude falls to $101.84 as Iraq resumes exports, easing supply fears, but prices remain elevated amid Iran conflict, ongoing disruptions, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
Gold Holds Near Lows as Oil Volatility Clouds Fed Outlook
Gold hovers near one-month low as oil-driven inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions weigh ahead of the Fed decision, yet prices remain significantly higher year-on-year.
Gold Holds Near Monthly Lows Despite Middle East Tensions, Inflation Concerns Persist
Gold edged up to about $5,028 per ounce but stayed near monthly lows, as Middle East tensions, elevated energy prices, and steady central bank policies shape inflation expectations.
