The latest market, economy, central-bank, policy and company stories from Ghana, updated every 15 minutes. Last updated 19 October 2026.
| GDP growth (2025) | 6.0% | Fast growth. |
| Inflation (2025) | 14.2% | High inflation: money loses value quickly. |
| Unemployment (2025) | 3.0% | Low: the job market is tight. |
| GDP per person (2025) | $3,257 | Average output per person: a rough measure of how wealthy a country is. |
| Current account (2025) | +8.2% of GDP | Surplus: earns more from abroad than it spends. |
| Exports (2024) | 35.1% of GDP | An open, trading economy. |
Latest official annual figures from World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Context, not a forecast or financial advice.
The organizers of the 6th Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) 2026 have officially released the conference agenda, outlining three days of high-level discussions, investment presentations, policy engagements and business networking aimed at positioning Ghana as a competitive 24-hour investment economy.
Fire is the most commonly cited threat to informal businesses in Ghana, according to a National Insurance Commission (NIC) survey, which also found that market traders were willing to spend a median of GH¢25 a week on insurance.
Relative to August 2025, policy and market interest rates declined, consistent with the easing of inflationary pressures and improved macroeconomic conditions.
Africa’s 30 per cent share of global critical mineral reserves positions the continent to benefit from surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and clean energy technologies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected in Accra this week for Ghana’s first review under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), with preparations for the 2027 Budget expected to feature prominently in discussions.
Gold prices edged higher on Monday as softer oil prices offered support, while investors assessed the chances of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this year and looked for fresh signals on the US central bank's policy trajectory.
“The negative gap points to the absence of excessive credit build-up and limited systemic risks and signals room for measured credit expansion to further support the real sector of the economy”, the Bank of Ghana revealed in its October 2026 Banking Sector Development Report.
According to the October 2026 Banking Sector Development Report, growth across the banking industry's major income lines moderated during the review period, except for fees and commissions income, which increased by 17.9% in August 2026. This is compared with 13.1% a year earlier.
The NPP Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken a swipe at the NDC government, describing Ghana's current economy as a tale of two economies - a paper economy and a pocket economy.
According to him, the ‘New Economy’ would turn the sacrifices made to restore stability into tangible benefits for the Ghanaian people.
The Treasury received GH¢4.17 billion of the total bids but accepted GH¢3.48 billion.
The Treasury received GH¢4.17 billion of the total bids but accepted GH¢3.48 billion.
The Conference of Heads of Second Cycle Schools (CHASS) has expressed deep concern about the rising cases of indiscipline among students and staff in senior high schools.
Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, has urged President John Mahama to outline a clear long-term economic transformation roadmap, warning that the country must not settle for economic stability without a plan for sustained development.
CEO Network Ghana has congratulated Chief Abena Amoah of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) and Chief Salem Kalmoni of Japan Motors for being named Marketing Woman and Marketing Man of the Year, respectively, at the 2025 CIMG Marketing Performance Awards.
Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, has warned that persistent power deficits, water pollution and unreliable internet connectivity could undermine the government’s 24-hour economy initiative.
Former Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Rector, Professor Stephen Adei, has urged Ghanaian businesses to build competitive brands on quality, reliability, integrity and innovation to strengthen the country’s reputation in international markets.
Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, says Ghana must translate its recent economic stabilisation into lasting economic transformation, warning that maintaining stability alone will not be enough to secure sustainable development.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has held a national thanksgiving service at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Goaso in the Ahafo Region to express gratitude to God following what it described as successful elections of its executives and flagbearer.
In line with its commitment to customer-centricity and financial inclusion, Ghana's pioneer digital payments platform, MobileMoney Fintech LTD, has organized a customer engagement forum at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's auditorium in Accra.
All 46 aspirants seeking various leadership positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bono East Regional executive elections have successfully passed vetting, clearing the way for the party’s regional polls scheduled for November this year.
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has questioned the benefits outlined by the government for Ghana’s proposed partnership with BRICS, describing the expectations as unrealistic.
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has cautioned Ghana against exchanging one form of economic dependency for another as the government pursues membership of the BRICS economic bloc.
The Chief Executive Officer of Hubtel, Alex Bram, has disclosed that the company worked with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify customers suspected of stealing electricity.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has disclosed that the government has appointed artificial intelligence (AI) focal persons across all ministries as part of efforts to prepare public institutions for the adoption of the technology.