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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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