Ghana, which defaulted three years ago, is on track to hand investors the best dollar-bond returns in emerging markets in May, amid mounting confidence in the government’s handling of the economy. Dollar-denominated bonds for the gold and cocoa producing country delivered 8.7% in total returns this month, according to dataContinue Reading
The external sector outlook remains favourable, largely anchored on expectations of increased gold and cocoa export receipts, as well as inflows from remittances, the Bank of Ghana has revealed in its Monetary Policy Report. According to the Central Bank, the external sector has continued to improve, with a record provisionalContinue Reading
Gold price fell nearly 2% to a two-week low on Thursday May 1, 2025, as signs of easing trade tensions boosted risk appetite and reduced bullion’s safe-haven appeal, while a stronger U.S. dollar also weighed on prices. Spot gold was down almost 2% to $3,222.66 an ounce, after hitting itsContinue Reading
Ghana’s gross international reserves increased by $US1.101 billion in December 2024 to hit US$8.982 billion. This is equivalent to 4.0 months of import cover. According to data from the Bank of Ghana, the country’s reserves stood at $6.31 billion in January 2024 but dropped to $5.99 billion in March 2024.Continue Reading
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of GH₵3.9 billion in quarter three of 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has stated. According to the GSS, exports in the third quarter of 2024 amounted to GH₵74.8 billion, while imports totalled GH₵70.9 billion. This marked a significant improvement, with a turnaround of aContinue Reading
Gold produced in Ghana is primarily exported to four countries. According to the Trade Statistics Report from the Ghana Statistical Service, United Arab Emirates (40.1%) led the destination of gold export followed by Switzerland (30.1%), South Africa (22.2%), and India (6.8%). Together they accounted for 99.2% of gold export fromContinue Reading