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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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4 hours ago4 min read
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Aviation Taxes Scrapped, Lithium Deal Withdrawn, and the 'Shrinkflation' Hitting Your Wallet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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1 day ago5 min read
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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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2 days ago4 min read
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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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3 days ago4 min read
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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 44 min read
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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 34 min read
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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 24 min read
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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 14 min read
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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 284 min read
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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 274 min read
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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 264 min read
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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 254 min read
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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 244 min read
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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 214 min read
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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 204 min read
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OSP Charges Former Finance Minister as Goil Shares Surge to an All-Time High
Today’s economic and legal landscape presents a stark mix of courtroom drama, market optimism, and tragic news from the mining sector. Public discourse is dominated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) move to formally charge former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Simultaneously, consumers are navigating a complex pricing environment where some staples are rising while others offer slight relief. Let's analyze the latest data and emerging trends shaping Ghana's ec
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Nov 193 min read
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GAF To Resume Recruitment in Accra, Anti-Galamsey Raids Intensify in Obuasi, and Ghana-Qatar Visa Talks Underway
Today’s market data highlights a divergent trend within the cereal category, where imported oats have recorded a notable price surge while staples like wheat and Ekuegbemi  display continued price stability. On the national front, public attention is focused on the resumption of the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment process following a suspension, alongside intensified security operations against illegal mining in the Ashanti Region. Additionally, diplomatic channels have opened
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Nov 184 min read
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Fuel Prices Set to Rise and Presidential Jet Returns; Baffoe-Bonnie To Be Sworn In as Chief Justice
Today's daily Cedi Board shows new short-term pressure on the currency, with the Cedi weakening against the Dollar, Euro, and Pound over the past month. This depreciation appears to be a key factor in the day's top headline: a new cycle of fuel price increases. In other major news, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will be sworn in as the new Chief Justice, and the presidential jet has returned to Ghana after an eight-month overhaul in France. Let's analyze the latest data and emerg
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Nov 175 min read
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2026 Budget: COVID-19 Levy Scrapped and New Accra-Kumasi Expressway Confirmed
Today's daily Cedi Board shows a significant drop in Treasury bill rates across all short-term instruments. This rate movement occurs alongside major economic announcements from the 2026 Budget, including the scrapping of the COVID-19 Levy and confirmation of the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway. Simultaneously, the commissioning of the $1.5bn Tema Port Expansion project signals a major push in infrastructure. However, an interesting paradox emerges as T-bill investors appear to b
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Nov 144 min read
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Finance Minister to Unveil 2026 Budget; Mahama Releases ₵200m for Maize Glut
Today's daily report shows significant developments across Ghana. In the construction sector, the price of 5" hollow concrete blocks has seen a notable increase to ₵7.5, marking a 15.38% rise since the start of the year. This market movement coincides with major national news, including the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement, a presidential directive releasing ₵200 million to address a food glut, and a tragic stampede at a GAF recruitment exercise. Investor sentiment,
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Nov 134 min read
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