Standard Bank’s Head of Africa Research projects Ghana’s economy will expand by 5.9% to 6.1% in 2026, buoyed by structural support from gold mining expansion, critical infrastructure projects, and improved foreign exchange buffers. The economy’s stronger-than-expected 2025 performance, achieving 6% growth against initial forecasts of 5.6-5.8%, has strengthened confidence in the medium-term outlook. Speaking at […]
FITCH Solutions warns that a sharp decline in global gold prices, potentially triggered by changes in US trade policies or easing geopolitical tensions, could severely weaken the cedi, surge inflation and interest rates. The rating agency said this could severely weaken Ghana’s external buffers and renew downward pressure on the cedi. In its latest country […]
Gold has jumped to a fresh high as investors fret over the impact of the trade war between the US and China. Spot gold touched $3,357.40 (£2,540) per ounce on Wednesday, before dipping from its peak. It has risen by around a third since the start of the year. The rise follows comments by the […]
