Tag: MPC

Ghana Holds 21.5% Benchmark Rate, Trails Only Nigeria and Malawi

Ghana still holds the third-highest policy rate in Africa at 21.5%, despite…

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Winning a Battle to Lose a War: Ghana Risks Shooting Itself in the Foot if Policy Rate Cuts Don’t Create Jobs

Prof. William Kwasi Peprah applauds Ghana’s steep interest rate cuts amid falling…

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Inside the 350Basis Points Policy Rate Cut: How Each Member of the MPC Voted  

Ghana’s MPC cut the policy rate by 350bps to 21.5%, with four…

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Loans to Become Cheaper as Policy Rate Drops to 21.5% from 25%

The Bank of Ghana has lowered its policy rate to 21.5% from…

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AGI Calls for Further Policy Rate Cuts to Spur Growth

As the Bank of Ghana’s MPC meets, AGI calls for further policy…

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Ghana’s Central Bank Faces Critical Choice: Will Cedi’s Fall Outweigh Business Calls for Rate Cut?

Ghana's central bank faces a dilemma: cut interest rates to help businesses…

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Ghana’s Cedi Woes Set Stage for Pivotal Monetary Policy Meeting

Ghana's cedi depreciation, after a 43% gain, sets up a crucial central…

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MPC Expected to Cut Policy Rate to 22% in September 2025 as Disinflation Continues

Ghana’s MPC is expected to cut the policy rate to 22% in…

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Cedi Depreciation Looms as Key Concern Ahead of Monetary Policy Committee Meeting

Cedi depreciation, down 13% in Q3 after 43% Q2 gains, threatens business…

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Central Bank Urges Banks to Lend as Cedi Soars and Inflation Hits Four-Year Low

Central bank shifts to growth mode, urges lenders to expand credit as…

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The Ripples of Policy Rate Cut on Ghana Reference & Lending Rates – What it Means for Your Loan

A cut in Ghana’s policy rate influences the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR),…

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10 Must‑Know Takeaways from the Bank of Ghana MPC Press Briefing (July 30, 2025)

The Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate to 25% as inflation…

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