1 week ago Cedi still wobbly despite appreciation – Abena Osei Asare calls for action

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Abena Osei Asare, has expressed concern over the continued instability of the Ghanaian cedi.

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1 week ago Prudential Bank MD Assures Businesses of Support to Leverage the Cedi’s Appreciation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prudential-bank-md-assures-businesses-of-support-to-leverage-the-cedis-appreciation/The Managing Director of Prudential Bank Limited, Bernard Gyebi, has assured customers and businesses in Ghana of the Bank’s unwavering support to help them capitalize on the recent appreciation of the Ghana Cedi against major international currencies. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a special seminar themed “The Ghana Cedi Appreciation in 2025 – Outlook […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prudential-bank-md-assures-businesses-of-support-to-leverage-the-cedis-appreciation/

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2 w. ago We must ensure cedi strengthening is not artificially engineered – Kofi Bentil warns

Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has cautioned against what he describes as the “artificial engineering” of the Ghanaian cedi’s recent appreciation, urging policymakers to adopt a more cautious and transparent approach to currency stabilisation.

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2 w. ago Tread cautiously on scrapping minimum capital requirement – Prof Bokpin

Finance and Economics Professor, Godfred Bokpin, has urged government to exercise caution in its plans to scrap the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors. Speaking to Joy Business at Prudential Bank’s special customer seminar on the appreciation of the cedi, Professor Bokpin said while the proposal may boost foreign investment inflows, it could also expose […]

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2 w. ago Cement Prices Defy Cedi’s Strength, Hampering Construction Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cement-prices-defy-cedis-strength-hampering-construction-sector/While Ghana’s currency has appreciated significantly against the US dollar this year, cement prices have remained stubbornly high, creating a puzzling exception in an otherwise improving economic landscape for construction materials. This anomaly is forcing project delays and frustrating contractors across the country. Market checks reveal that while iron rods have dropped from approximately GH¢9,600 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cement-prices-defy-cedis-strength-hampering-construction-sector/

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2 w. ago Cedi appreciates against dollar in retail market but depreciates on interbank market

Its year-to-date gain stood at 31.85%, keeping its position as one of the best-performing currencies in the world.

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