5 d. ago Labor Costs Drive Ghana Construction Inflation Despite Overall Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labor-costs-drive-ghana-construction-inflation-despite-overall-decline/Ghana’s November 2025 Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) reveals that labor costs remain the primary driver of construction inflation, even as overall building costs continue to ease for the seventh consecutive month. The PBCI for November stood at 131.3, reflecting a year on year (YoY) increase of 5.9 percent, a marked improvement from the 7.8 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labor-costs-drive-ghana-construction-inflation-despite-overall-decline/

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9 d. ago Gold Holds Near Record Highs Amid Rate Cut Expectations and Geopolitical Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-holds-near-record-highs-amid-rate-cut-expectations-and-geopolitical-risks/Gold prices remained firmly near historic highs on Friday, December 19, 2025, trading at 4,324.75 dollars per ounce after a modest 0.14 percent daily decline, underpinned by easing United States inflation and rising expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The precious metal stayed on track for a second consecutive weekly gain despite pulling back […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-holds-near-record-highs-amid-rate-cut-expectations-and-geopolitical-risks/

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9 d. ago Tax Relief and Exchange Rate Stability Lower Business Costs for Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-relief-and-exchange-rate-stability-lower-business-costs-for-traders/Tax relief, exchange rate stability and easing inflation are making the cost of doing business in Ghana cheaper and more predictable for traders, according to the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana. The association says recent fiscal and macroeconomic adjustments are helping importers and exporters better manage operating costs, particularly those linked to foreign currency […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-relief-and-exchange-rate-stability-lower-business-costs-for-traders/

Economics

1 week ago Falling inflation doesn’t mean prices are dropping — Prof. Quartey

Prof. Peter Quartey, an economist, says Ghana’s declining inflation rate should not be interpreted as a fall in prices, but rather a slowdown in how fast prices are rising. He clarified the JoyNews Business Economic Forum, urging the public to understand the difference between easing inflation and actual reductions in the cost of living. According to the LECIAD Director and former ISSER boss, many households still feel pressure because the goods they consume daily may not be experiencing significant price drops, even though inflation is trending downward.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s economic growth to remain strong in 2026 despite slowdown in quarter 3 – Fitch Solutions

According to Fitch Solutions, domestic demand will remain strong in the coming quarters, supported by muted inflation and easing interest rates alongside a more expansionary fiscal stance.

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2 w. ago 2025 Padel Accra Open international tournament to climax Ghana season kicks off in Accra

The 2025 Padel Accra Open international tournament kicked off at the S2 Sports Complex in Spintex on Monday and will run through Sunday. The prestigious event will feature at least 16 international teams competing against the Ghanaian contingent for bragging rights and the lucrative prizes on offer. The tournament is expected to climax the Ghana […]

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3 w. ago Easing Inflation Offers Ghanaian Traders Festive Sales Boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/Ghanaian traders are preparing for a potentially profitable Christmas season as easing inflation creates favorable market conditions with improved pricing flexibility and stronger consumer purchasing power. November 2025 data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows headline inflation dropped to 6.3 percent, down from 8.0 percent in October, marking the eleventh consecutive month of declining price […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/

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3 w. ago Ghana Banks Face Deeper Earnings Squeeze as Interest Rates Plunge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-deeper-earnings-squeeze-as-interest-rates-plunge/Ghanaian banks are confronting intensifying pressure on profitability as continued inflation decline and aggressive monetary policy easing compress net interest margins beyond earlier projections. Recent macroeconomic data released this week suggests the earnings squeeze could be more severe and immediate than international credit rating agencies anticipated just two months ago. Ghana’s headline inflation fell to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-deeper-earnings-squeeze-as-interest-rates-plunge/

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3 w. ago Inflation falls for 11th straight month to 6.3% in November 2025 — GSS

Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, who presented the data in Accra, said the decline was driven largely by […]

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