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Cocoa prices drop to multi-week lows amid rising supply, weak demand
Cocoa prices fall to multi-week lows as rising supply from Ivory Coast, weak global chocolate demand, and growing inventories weigh on the market outlook
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Gold rallies over 3% after US–Iran ceasefire, oil prices tumble
Gold prices rose over 3% after a US–Iran ceasefire sent oil prices lower and weakened the dollar, boosting demand for the precious metal amid shifting interest rate expectations.
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Russian fuel cargo shows Ghana’s resilience to war supply shock
Ghana remains resilient to global fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, thanks to diversified imports from Russia, Europe, and Nigeria’s Dangote refinery
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Petrol, diesel near GH¢18 as global oil prices rise
Fuel prices in Ghana are set to rise sharply from April 1, 2026, driven by global oil price increases and cedi depreciation, with petrol and diesel nearing record highs
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Gov’t targets GH¢15.2bn domestic borrowing to support 2026 Budget
Government plans to raise GH¢15.2 billion through treasury bills and domestic bonds between March and June 2026, signalling a shift toward long-term debt sustainability
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BoG Governor says building buffers and lowering credit costs go together
BoG Governor Johnson Asiama says building foreign reserves and lowering lending rates are complementary strategies to drive investment and support Ghana’s long-term industrial growth
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MTN eyes digital banking licence in Ghana — Mupita
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita reveals plans for MTN Ghana to pursue digital banking licences, expand mobile money services, and enhance fintech innovation with AI-driven security and global remittance solutions