Page 13
The Ghana Stock Exchange gained GH¢4.07 billion in market capitalisation during the week to August 14, despite a sharp decline in equity trading activity.
Oil prices remain largely steady as fading hopes of a US Iran peace deal and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz keep geopolitical risks elevated.
ACEP Executive Director Ben Boakye has criticised Parliament over its handling of the AKSA power contract, questioning the value for money in the agreement.
Government rejects GH¢6.4 billion in Treasury bill bids as yields decline for a sixth consecutive auction, with investors showing strong appetite for short term securities.
Ghana business confidence remained positive in Q2 2026 despite high electricity costs, credit constraints, import competition and rising inflation, according to the AGI.
Energy Minister John Jinapor says GNPC must move beyond resilience to renewed investment, production growth and stronger operatorship as Ghana’s petroleum sector faces mature fields.
GNPC has outlined plans to restore petroleum production, expand gas sales and drill an exploration well in the Voltaian Basin.
The Bank of Ghana has urged commercial banks to develop flexible agricultural SME financing products aligned with seasonal cash flows.
The Ghana Stock Exchange fell 20.90 points as losses in MTN Ghana and banking stocks outweighed five gainers during a subdued session.
The central bank sold GH¢9.98 billion in 14 day bills at 10.50 percent interest, taking excess cash out of the interbank market to maintain stability.
The Ghana Stock Exchange extended its 2026 rally on August 11, with the Composite Index rising 70.50 points and MTN Ghana driving trading activity.
President Bola Tinubu has signed a new tax remission order aimed at unlocking up to $50 billion in Nigeria deep offshore investment, starting with Bonga South West.