4 d. 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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5 d. ago Ghana Reference Rate for December drops to 15.9%, interest rates set to decline

The Ghana Reference Rate (GRR), a key benchmark used by commercial banks to price loans, has dropped significantly for December 2025.

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6 d. ago Banks Cannot Ignore Ghana Reference Rate Says Finance Expert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banks-cannot-ignore-ghana-reference-rate-says-finance-expert/Competition will force Ghanaian banks to reduce lending rates as the Ghana Reference Rate continues falling, according to a senior finance lecturer who says lenders attempting to maintain high charges will price themselves out of the market. Dr. Benjamin Amoah, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, told JoyNews that banks operating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/banks-cannot-ignore-ghana-reference-rate-says-finance-expert/

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6 d. ago Gold Surges Above 4200 Dollars on Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-above-4200-dollars-on-federal-reserve-rate-cut-expectations/Gold prices climbed Monday, trading comfortably above 4,200 dollars per troy ounce as investors positioned ahead of a potential United States interest rate cut in December. Markets now assign an 87 percent probability to a 25 basis point reduction following dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials and weakening economic data. The precious metal has traded […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-above-4200-dollars-on-federal-reserve-rate-cut-expectations/

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1 week ago Bagbin Emphasizes Parliament Dignity Rests on Members Respecting Decisions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-emphasizes-parliament-dignity-rests-on-members-respecting-decisions/Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stressed that protecting the dignity of Parliament requires all members to collectively respect decisions taken by the House and its leadership. Bagbin made this statement on Wednesday, November 27, while delivering his ruling citing Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for contempt of Parliament and referring him to the Privileges Committee […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-emphasizes-parliament-dignity-rests-on-members-respecting-decisions/

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1 week ago Interest Rates Plummet as Credit Growth Returns to Positive Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/Interest rates across Ghana’s financial system have declined dramatically over the past year, easing pressure on businesses and triggering recovery in private sector lending after months of contraction, according to Bank of Ghana’s latest assessment. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama told the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing that the significant drop in market rates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/

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1 week ago Ghana’s Lending Costs Plunge as Reference Rate Hits Lowest Level in Years

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-lending-costs-plunge-as-reference-rate-hits-lowest-level-in-years/Ghana’s lending landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) dropping to 17.86 percent in October 2025, marking its lowest point in more than two years and signaling relief for businesses and borrowers. The Ghana Association of Banks announced the reduction from 19.86 percent in September, representing a two percentage point […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-lending-costs-plunge-as-reference-rate-hits-lowest-level-in-years/

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1 week ago Fitch Projects Bank of Ghana Rate Drop to Sixteen Point Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fitch-projects-bank-of-ghana-rate-drop-to-sixteen-point-five-percent/Fitch Solutions is projecting that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will continue its monetary easing cycle over the next two years, cutting the policy rate to 16.50 percent by the end of 2026. The forecast, delivered at the 2026 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Post Budget Forum in Accra, reflects confidence in Ghana’s strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals and a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fitch-projects-bank-of-ghana-rate-drop-to-sixteen-point-five-percent/

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1 week ago Egg glut deepens as poultry farmers accuse market women of inflating prices

The country’s egg glut continues to worsen as the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association accuses market women of refusing to reduce retail prices despite a significant drop in farm-gate rates—sparking fears of a potential collapse in the poultry sector.

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2 w. ago Gold Prices Decline as Strong Jobs Data Dims Rate Cut Expectations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-prices-decline-as-strong-jobs-data-dims-rate-cut-expectations/Gold prices retreated on Thursday, trading around 4,060 dollars per ounce and heading toward a weekly decline after delayed employment data reduced market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The pullback follows a remarkable rally that saw gold reach an all-time high of 4,379 dollars per ounce on October 17, driven by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-prices-decline-as-strong-jobs-data-dims-rate-cut-expectations/

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2 w. ago Ghana Boxing Committee Schedules Stakeholder Workshop for Tuesday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-boxing-committee-schedules-stakeholder-workshop-for-tuesday/The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) has announced a stakeholder orientation workshop scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, at the Accra Sports Stadium as part of ongoing reforms to rebuild the sport following recent tragedies. The session, set to begin at 4:00 PM in the stadium’s VVIP section, will bring together promoters, coaches, managers, referees, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-boxing-committee-schedules-stakeholder-workshop-for-tuesday/

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2 w. ago Average lending rates in Ghana is high despite a significant drop in inflation – Deloitte  

Despite the notable progress made in reducing inflation and improving macroeconomic stability, Deloitte Ghana has expressed worry about the high average lending rates, compared to other markets within the sub-region. According to the professional services firm, the high lending rates of about 24% are negatively impacting the overall cost of doing business in Ghana. In […]

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2 w. ago Actress Ama K Abebrese Condemns Government Appointments Amid Misconduct Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/actress-ama-k-abebrese-condemns-government-appointments-amid-misconduct-allegations/British Ghanaian actress Ama K Abebrese has criticized the appointment of men with documented allegations of sexual misconduct to senior government positions, arguing such decisions undermine accountability for gender based violence. Abebrese made the comments November 18 in a social media post that did not name specific individuals but referenced broader concerns about ethical vetting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/actress-ama-k-abebrese-condemns-government-appointments-amid-misconduct-allegations/

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3 w. ago GPL 2025/26: GFA should ‘discipline’ referee Collins for ‘incompetence’ – Nyaho

Board Member of Hearts of Oak, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the Ghana Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee to “discipline” referee Reginald Collins Amoah for what he describes as an “incompetent” performance during the Ghana Premier League clash between Asante Kotoko and the Phobians.

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