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US Visa Lottery Suspension and Ghana’s $15M Crypto Recovery: What You Need to Know
The Ghanaian economic landscape is shifting rapidly today as law enforcement celebrates a massive recovery of stolen funds while international borders tighten. From the record breaking crypto recovery by EOCO to the unexpected suspension of the US Green Card lottery, there is much for the average citizen to process. Parliament has also just passed a law that could fundamentally change how the Bank of Ghana manages our money. Let’s analyze today's data and emerging trends shap
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Dec 19, 20255 min read


Attorney-General to Speak on Ofori-Atta as Bank of Ghana Signals Tougher Supervision
Today’s data reflects a mix of relief at the fuel pumps and significant shifts in the country’s legal and regulatory landscape. While drivers are seeing a slight dip in petrol prices, the headlines are dominated by a major legal update regarding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and a bold new direction for the banking sector. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's economic landscape. Market Movers: Petrol Prices See Marginal Relief The big new
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Dec 18, 20254 min read


Carrefour Replaces Shoprite as Otumfuo Seals Historic Bawku Peace Deal
The holiday season is in full swing, and today's data reflects exactly where the Ghanaian consumer's focus lies. From the price of festive essentials like sparkling juice to massive shifts in the retail landscape, there is a lot to unpack. We are seeing major structural changes in how we shop, how we maintain national peace, and how our local industries fight for survival. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's economic landscape. Market Movers Toda
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Dec 17, 20254 min read


Fuel Prices Cut for Christmas & $2.8M Anti-Terrorism Funds for Ghana
Christmas seems to be coming early for drivers and commuters, even as families navigate the cost of festive meals. Today’s data brings a mix of relief at the pumps and strategic moves in national security, creating a dynamic economic picture for December. While global oil trends are putting money back in our pockets, food staples like onions and cooking oil remain significant line items in the household budget. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's
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Dec 16, 20254 min read


UK Scholarship Crisis Deepens, Fitch Warns of Security Risks and Cedi Slides Under Christmas Pressure
The mid-month economic picture for December 15, 2025, shows a currency probably under seasonal stress and a government juggling crises on multiple fronts. On the currency front, the Cedi is feeling the heat of the festive season, trading at GH¢11.49 to the Dollar. Beyond the charts, the news cycle is dominated by the desperate plea of Ghanaian students in the UK facing deportation, a sobering warning from Fitch about security risks in the North, and the arrest of a social me
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Dec 15, 20255 min read


Parliament Legalizes Okada, SSNIT Sets New Pension Rules, and Noguchi’s HIV Breakthrough
Today's economic landscape is shifting fast with major updates affecting everything from social security to daily transportation. Major policy changes are underway with the legalization of "Okada" and new SSNIT renewal protocols, alongside a promising medical discovery from Noguchi that could redefine HIV care. These headline-grabbing stories are sparking conversations across the country, from market centers to corporate boardrooms. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging
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Dec 12, 20254 min read


Aviation Taxes Scrapped, Lithium Deal Withdrawn, and the 'Shrinkflation' Hitting Your Wallet
Today’s economic update is a story of shrinking products and expanding policies. While consumers are grappling with smaller juice boxes for the same price, major shifts are happening at the top: a controversial lithium deal has been pulled for a better bargain, and travelers can look forward to significantly cheaper regional flights by 2026. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's economic landscape. Market Movers: The "Shrinkflation" Reality Today's
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Dec 11, 20255 min read


Ghana Protests Israel's Ill Treatment & CID Seizes GH¢1.2m in Forex Raid
Today's data presents a mix of relief and rising tension for the Ghanaian public. While fuel prices at major pumps remain unexpectedly stable despite earlier predictions of a hike, the national conversation is dominated by a serious diplomatic row and a major clampdown on illegal currency trading. The atmosphere is further charged by significant movements in the stock market where GCB stocks are rallying. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's econo
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Dec 10, 20254 min read


Labour Rejects Tariff Hikes and Government to Deploy 60,000 Security Cameras
Today’s Cedi Board shows a all major foreign currencies jumping by over 5% compared to late October. While our wallets begin to feel that pressure, the news cycle is heating up with Organized Labour fighting new utility tariffs that threaten to erase recent wage gains. We also see major updates on national security infrastructure and a return to peace in the Savannah Region. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's economic landscape. Market Movers Th
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Dec 9, 20254 min read


Inflation Cools to 6.3%, New SIM Registration Set for 2026, and CalBank’s Record Success
Today’s Cedi Board brings a mix of reassuring economic data and high-stakes administrative news. The headline story for your wallet is a significant drop in inflation to single digits, offering some relief to household budgets, while the Ghana Gold Coin continues its upward march. On the governance front, we are looking at a major announcement regarding SIM cards and a tense legal standoff involving the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Let's analyze the latest data and emerg
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Dec 4, 20254 min read


PURC Announces 2026 Tariff Increases; Health Ministry Issues Ultimatum to Doctors
Today’s Cedi Board brings news that directly affects the everyday Ghanaian, from upcoming changes in utility bills to strict new directives for healthcare workers. While the cost of government borrowing continues to drop significantly compared to last year, the conversation today is dominated by the PURC’s latest tariff adjustments and a new digital push to solve youth unemployment. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's economic landscape. Market M
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Dec 3, 20254 min read


BoG Prepares for Non-Interest Banking, STC to Expand Fleet, and WAEC Analyzes Performance Drops
Today’s market data presents a notable relief for the construction sector, with significant price drops in key building materials compared to earlier in the year. Beyond the commodities market, the financial landscape is poised for diversification as the Bank of Ghana moves toward licensing non-interest banks, while the education sector grapples with the specific causes behind the recent dip in WASSCE performance. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghan
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Dec 2, 20254 min read


Fuel Hikes, T-Bill Rally, and the Bawku Verdict: Analyzing the Market Impact of Dec 1
Today's financial landscape presents a complex mix: rising fuel prices and renewed confidence in the government debt market. While the Cedi continues to trade above the 11.00 mark against the US dollar, citizens face an immediate increase in pump prices starting today. Concurrently, the government’s treasury bill auction has seen a significant resurgence in investor demand after weeks of stagnation, signaling a shift in liquidity dynamics. Beyond the markets, the nation turns
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Dec 1, 20254 min read


GoldBod Revenue Hits GH¢691m as Banking Sector Non-Performing Loans Decline to 19.5%
Today’s financial data presents a distinct picture of recovery and consolidation across key sectors. The markets are reacting to a mix of rising commodity values and a significant jump in the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index. Beyond the trading charts, the economic narrative is dominated by robust Q3 earnings from the Gold Board and a notable improvement in banking asset quality, even as the nation observes a solemn state funeral. Let's analyze the latest data and emergin
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Nov 28, 20254 min read


BoG Cuts Policy Rate to 18% as Parliament Abolishes COVID-19 Levy
Today's news highlights substantial shifts in Ghana's fiscal and monetary framework. The Bank of Ghana has announced a major reduction in the policy rate to stimulate the economy, while Parliament has successfully passed the bill to repeal the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy. Alongside these significant domestic policy changes, regional attention is fixed on the political instability in Guinea-Bissau. Meanwhile savvy investors are encouraged to look toward seasonal opportunitie
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Nov 27, 20254 min read


IGP Tenure Extended, Teacher Allowances Delayed, and Goil Shares Hit Historic Highs
Today's data shows some breakfast items seeing significant price increases over the last eight months. On the national front, the government seeks stability in security operations through a contract extension for the IGP, while the education sector faces administrative hurdles regarding allowance payments and intensified debates over religious freedoms. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's economic landscape. Market Movers: The Rising Cost of Brea
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Nov 26, 20254 min read


BoG Reserves Hit $11.41bn Amidst Cocoa Sector Reform Pressure from EU
The Cedi Board for today, November 25, 2025, presents a dynamic picture of Ghana’s economic fundamentals, policy challenges, and social discourse. The stability in the prices of core imported goods like Titus Sardine (GH₵12.00) and Oba Spaghetti 400g (GH₵8.00) offers a measure of consumer consistency, even as Rambo Beef Pate sees a significant year-on-year price jump of 41.18% to GH₵24.00. This mixed inflationary signal occurs against a backdrop of strengthening internatio
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Nov 25, 20254 min read


US Removes Tariffs on Ghanaian Exports as EC Chairperson Faces Removal Petition
Today's Cedi Board highlights a slight depreciation in the Cedi against major trading partners alongside significant shifts in trade policy and governance. While the forex market shows a month-on-month upward trajectory for the Dollar, Euro, and Pound, the broader economic landscape is reacting to the removal of U.S. tariffs on key Ghanaian agricultural exports. Simultaneously, the governance space is absorbing the implications of a formal petition lodged against the Electora
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Nov 24, 20254 min read


From Ghana Gold Coin to GoldBod Tablets : Tracking Market Shifts Amid Obuasi Headlines
Today's Cedi Board for November 21, 2025, draws our attention to a fascinating evolution in Ghana's domestic gold market and a complex mix of social headlines centered on the name "Obuasi." We see the juxtaposition of the established Ghana Gold Coin, introduced in November 2024, against the newly launched GoldBod Jewellery tablet, a November 2025 entrant. Simultaneously, the news cycle is dominated by two separate but trending events involving "Obuasi," requiring a clear dist
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Nov 21, 20254 min read


ECOWAS Court Rules on Torkornoo, New Digital Road Tolls Announced, and Diesel Prices Surge
Today's data points to significant upward shifts in the energy sector, with diesel prices recording noticeable increases across major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Beyond the pumps, the national narrative is dominated by the ECOWAS Court’s latest decision regarding former Chief Justice Torkornoo, alongside a major government announcement concerning the reintroduction of road tolls in 2026. Simultaneously, equity markets are showing robust performance with Ecobank reaching n
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Nov 20, 20254 min read
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