Tag: Interest Rate
Gold Loses Its Shine as Markets Focus on Interest Rates and Geopolitical Risks
Gold fell below $4,300 as stronger US jobs data increased expectations of…
Gold Edges Higher in Continued Choppy Trading Environment
Gold edged higher amid volatile trading as geopolitical tensions supported safe-haven demand,…
Staying Relevant in a Low Interest Rate Regime: A Case for Non-Funded Income Sources for Banks
CalBank's MD says amid the low interest rates, banks can still stay…
Making Governor’s 10% Interest Rate Dream a Reality: Dr. Atuahene Makes 6 Strategic Recommendations
Dr. Atuahene outlines reforms to achieve sub-10% interest rates, including clearing arrears,…
Ghana’s Interest Rate Woes: The 8 Deeper Reasons Why Ghanaians are Battling ‘Inimical’ Interest Rates
Ghana’s high interest rates stem from inflation, government borrowing, bad loans, cedi…
Gov’t Signals Determination to Keep Borrowing Costs Low
Government rejects high-interest T-bill bids despite funding gaps, signaling commitment to low…
Reference Rate Trend Points to Softer Credit Conditions in Ghana
Ghana’s Reference Rate has fallen sharply over the past year to 10.06%…
Ghana Reference Rate Falls to 10.06% for April from 11.71%
Ghana’s reference rate fell to 10.06% in April from 11.71% in March,…
BoG Directive on Expanded Credit Reporting Means Banks Can No Longer ‘Lazy Out’; Borrower Risk Profiles Must Shape Interest Rates
Bank of Ghana expands credit reporting, meaning banks can no longer “lazy…
Strong Demand for T-Bills Granting Gov’t the ‘Luxury’ to Push Down Interest Rate – Analyst Says
Ghana’s Treasury bill auction recorded a 170% oversubscription, enabling government to slash…
Bureaucracy, Trust Issues & High Interest: The 3 Factors Why Loans are a Put-Off for Many in Ghana
Despite improving macroeconomic indicators, most Ghanaians avoid loans due to bureaucratic processes,…
Falling Interest Rates to Further Squeeze Ghanaian Banks’ Profitability
Falling inflation and an 18% MPR are set to compress Ghanaian banks’…