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Ghana’s Development Depends on Institutions That are Modern, Responsive, and Trusted

GRA Commissioner-General outlines reforms to build a modern, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly system driven by ITAS, trust, digital transformation, and shared…

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China’s Consumer Spending Push Drives Cotton Demand to 15-Year High, Supporting Global Prices

Cotton mill use in China is forecast to reach 41.5 million bales in the 2026/27 season, the highest level since 2010/11, as Beijing shifts its economic strategy

World Bank Warns AI Could Trigger Next Financial Crisis If…

As AI transforms finance, regulators must strengthen oversight, cyber resilience and global cooperation to prevent faster market shocks, hidden risks and systemic financial instability.

Oil Falls Below $90 as US-Iran Calm Eases Supply Fears, But Red Sea Risks Persist

Oil prices fall below $90 as US-Iran tensions ease, offering temporary relief to global markets, but fresh Red Sea threats keep supply concerns alive.

T-Bills Record Over 30% Oversubscription in Mid-Year Review Week as Yields Move in Mixed Directions

The government raised GH¢11.5 billion after a 30.5% Treasury bill oversubscription during the Mid-Year Budget Review week, as strong investor demand outweighed mixed yield movements, reinforcing financing flexibility and confidence…

Oil Prices Climb Closer to $100 as Middle East Conflict Raises Fresh Fuel Cost Concerns

Rising tensions in the Middle East have pushed global oil prices close to US$100 per barrel, raising concerns over future fuel prices and inflation in Ghana.

Ghana Must Turn Creativity Into an Organized Economic Sector – Kofi Okyere Darko

The more useful conversation now is how we turn creativity into an organised economic sector

Oil Prices Jump Above $94 as Middle East Tensions Raise Fears of Higher Fuel Costs

Brent crude climbs above $94 as Middle East tensions fuel supply concerns, raising fears of higher fuel costs and renewed inflation pressures across oil-importing economies.

AfCFTA Bets on Digital Trade to Cut Africa’s $100 Billion Border Bill

AfCFTA and ADI Foundation launched a $1 billion-backed initiative to digitise African trade, cut cross-border payment costs, expand SME access and boost intra-African commerce.

New Platform Targets Global Shea Boom, Opens Bigger Market for Ghana’s Women Producers

Ghana has launched a National Shea Commodity Platform to strengthen coordination, expand exports, empower women, attract investment, and unlock the full potential of its US$118 million shea industry.

Ghana Equities Record 70% Year-to-Date Gains as Financial Stocks Lead Market Rally

Ghana’s stock market gains 70% in 2026 as banking stocks drive investor confidence, trading activity surges and financial companies lead the equity rally.