Tag: Inflation

Rate of Price Increases Slowed in July, but Households’ Everyday Costs Remain a Concern

Ghana’s price growth slowed to 4.6% in July, but sharp increases in…

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Ginger, Mango and Tomatoes Took the Biggest Bites Out of Ghanaians’ Pockets in July

Ghana’s inflation eased to 4.6% in July, but ginger, mangoes, tomatoes and…

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Fintech Can Help Tame Inflation if Paired With Tight Monetary Policy, Study Finds

The study found that tighter monetary policy independently reduces inflation, while greater…

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87 Pesewas of Every Cedi in Ghana’s Inflation Now Comes From Domestic Costs – GSS 

Ghana’s inflation is now driven mainly by domestic costs, with 87 pesewas…

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Imported Inflation Falls to 2% as Locally Produced Items Drive Price Increases

Ghana’s July inflation was driven mainly by locally produced goods and services,…

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Ghana’s Inflation Slows to 4.6% in July, Extending Broad-Based Price Easing

Ghana’s headline inflation slowed to 4.6% in July 2026 from 5.3% in…

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Stronger Dollar Threatens African Borrowers as Foreign-Currency Debt Deepens Vulnerability

African sovereigns and corporations with U.S.-dollar liabilities could face renewed foreign-exchange pressures…

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Ghana’s Inflation Outlook Faces New Test as Fuel Prices, Oil Markets and Cedi Risks Collide

Ghana’s inflation outlook faces fresh uncertainty as rising fuel costs, global oil…

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Gov’t Confident Ghana’s Inflation Won’t Exceed Target Band of 6 & 10 Even if Middle East Conflict Escalates  

Government says Ghana's inflation will remain within the 6–10% target band by…

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Ghana’s Inflation to Rise Above BoG Target in Early 2027, But ‘Runaway’ Levels of Old Unlikely – Fitch

Fitch Solutions expects Ghana's inflation to rise above the Bank of Ghana's…

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Rising Oil Prices Threaten Ghana’s Cost-of-Living Relief as Middle East Tensions Escalate

BoG warns that renewed Middle East tensions and rising oil prices could…

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BoG Considering 7-Day Bill to Strengthen Liquidity Management as Inflation Fight Continues

The Bank of Ghana is considering introducing a 7-day bill to improve…

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