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While Côte d’Ivoire cuts cocoa prices, Ghana holds the line to protect farmers – COCOBOD
Government has chosen to maintain cocoa producer prices despite declines in international markets, a decision aimed at protecting farmers' incomes and livelihoods, according to COCOBOD’s Head of Public Affairs, Jerome Sam.
Deloitte forecasts 4.90% inflation in July 2026
“The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana is anticipated to leave the policy rate unchanged in July 2026, adopting a cautious but accommodative stance. The decision is expected to reflect a careful balancing of inflation risks while supporting the sustained stability of the cedi and ongoing economic rec...
2026 Mid-year budget: Growth without jobs not enough — Prof. Boadi warns
The Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Isaac Boadi
‘This is another tax by another name’ – FABAG warns new import rules will push up prices
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has opposed the Ghana Standards Authority’s decision to introduce the Ghana Easy Pass Programme.
Remaining external debt restructuring negotiations may create short term payment challenges – BoG
According to its May 2026 Monetary Policy Report (MPR), this may have implication for the domestic currency, thus more domestic savings would be needed to meet future external debt service obligation,
Government risks deeper deficit without new revenue sources – Prof Boadi warns
Ghana’s public finances are showing early signs of strain, with revenue growth falling behind government spending, economist Prof. Isaac Boadi has warned, cautioning that the trend could force difficult fiscal decisions in the months ahead. Speaking on The Forum on Asaase Radio on Saturday (30 May), Prof. Boadi said cu...
IC Insights predicts 5.0% inflation for July 2026
Also, the recent heavy rains and floods keep its cautious ahead of the third-quarter 2026 crop harvest. "Against this backdrop, we forecast a 30bps [basis points] decline in the annual headline rate to 5.0% while the sequential rate picks up slightly to 0.4% month-on-month in July 2026.”
Mid-Year Budget Review: Energy sector remains a significant fiscal risk to economy – Deloitte
“Without meaningful reforms, losses within the sector could eventually migrate onto the government's balance sheet and undermine hard-won gains in debt sustainability”, it explained.
Ghana maintains cocoa producer price despite decline in global market
Ghana has maintained its cocoa producer price for the 2025/26 light crop season despite a decline in international cocoa prices, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced. The state regulator said the decision was aimed at protecting farmers’ incomes and livelihoods as global cocoa prices trend downward. Under the revi...
Government pays $700m Eurobond obligation to honour international debt
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana has honoured its international debt obligations with the payment of US$700 million in Eurobond debt service and interest.
Presidency explains 148% compensation jump, cites arrears, ex gratia and staffing changes
The Presidency has provided further details on why compensation expenditure at the Office of the President is projected to rise from GH¢100 million in 2025 to GH¢248 million in 2026, following questions raised in a JoyNews Research analysis of the Presidency’s latest staffing report. The analysis, published on Monday,...
Oil tops $100 a barrel as Red Sea attacks fuel supply fears
Global oil prices surged on Thursday after attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea heightened concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly two months. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 6% in early... The post Oil top...