Audio By Carbonatix
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, says the country is unlikely to return to the period of persistent cedi depreciation as ongoing economic reforms continue to strengthen confidence in the economy.
Addressing the media after the central bank’s 130th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Accra, Dr. Asiama said recent gains in the foreign exchange market reflect stronger economic fundamentals and coordinated policy interventions.
“We do not foresee a return to the era of sustained depreciation of the cedi,” he assured.
According to the Governor, improved foreign exchange inflows, rising reserve buffers and fiscal discipline have played a major role in stabilising the local currency in recent months.
He added that increased gold export earnings, remittance inflows and renewed investor confidence are also contributing to the cedi’s relative stability against major trading currencies.
“The stability we are witnessing is backed by stronger macroeconomic conditions and prudent policy measures,” Dr. Asiama explained.
He stressed that the central bank remains committed to maintaining tight monitoring of the foreign exchange market to prevent excessive volatility and preserve stability.
“We will continue to implement the appropriate measures necessary to maintain confidence and stability in the currency market,” he added.
The assurance comes after the Monetary Policy Committee maintained the policy rate at 14 percent amid easing inflation and improving economic indicators.
Latest Stories
-
Drug cartels may be seeing Ghana as easy route – Lenin Anane Agyei
33 minutes -
Ghana risks gaining notoriety as drug-trafficking hub – Bobby Banson
42 minutes -
Government dismissed my drug trafficking warning, then tried to arrest me – Ntim Fordjour
44 minutes -
Day Two: 3rd Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic underway at Junction Mall
44 minutes -
NACOC addressing inherited gaps in fight against drug trafficking – Deputy Director-General
56 minutes -
Taekwondo goes to school as GTF launches five-region youth campaign
59 minutes -
The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real Madrid
1 hour -
Hundreds throng EducationUSA College Fair in Kumasi in pursuit of abroad studies
1 hour -
Drug bust: NACOC should be part of port inspection team – Twum-Barimah
1 hour -
Ward appointed Liverpool’s sporting director
1 hour -
This isn’t the first cocaine bust; NPP must stop the politicisation – NACOC deputy boss
1 hour -
Drug bust case: Only Customs officers, MPS officials in scanning room – NACOC
2 hours -
I don’t mind being insulted; I have a crocodile skin – President Mahama
3 hours -
Samson’s Take: Verify the badge – and verify the story
3 hours -
President Mahama explains why Ghana must rethink regulation of TikTok, other new media platforms
3 hours