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Ghana cuts benchmark interest rate to 15.5% as inflation collapses

Independence Arch, Accra, Ghana. Photo by Nana Kwandoh @ Unsplash
Independence Arch, Accra, Ghana. Photo by Nana Kwandoh @ Unsplash
  • Policy rate cut to 15.5% as inflation falls sharply
  • Stronger growth, currency and fiscal metrics support easing

 

ACCRA, GHANAGhana’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points to 15.5% on Wednesday, extending its easing cycle as inflation cools faster than expected and economic growth strengthens.

The decision was taken by a majority vote of the Monetary Policy Committee at its 128th meeting, Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama told a press briefing in Accra, citing rapid disinflation, a firmer currency and improved fiscal and external positions.

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