Audio By Carbonatix
The Ghana cedi continued its revival for the second consecutive week, supported by increased liquidity by the Bank of Ghana.
This follows the Central Bank’s injection of US$199.8 million into the market, along with foreign exchange inflow of US$21.55 million from market participants.
The local unit recouped 1.42% week-on-week against the dollar. It also gained 3.03% versus the pound and 3.36% to the euro.
The cedi quoted at a mid-rate of GH¢16.79 to a dollar at the close of the week’s trading last week. It however began the week going for GH¢16.70 to the American greenback.
So far this year, it has however lost 27% in value to the US dollar
Last week, the International Monetary Fund hinted at disbursing US$360 million to Ghana under the country’s Economic Credit Facility programnme after a Board approval of the third review in early December 2024.
This follows positive strides towards the key programme parameters, notably the successful debt restructuring attained earlier this year.
Analysts expect this development to improve market sentiment and ease pressure on the cedi as the funds will augment Ghana's foreign exchange reserves and support supply-side interventions.
Against this backdrop, the cedi will continue to gain in value in the coming weeks.
Latest Stories
-
Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy
7 minutes -
Global crime web exposed: Morocco emerges key player in fight against Narco-Terror networks
12 minutes -
GTA, Tribe Culture Fest unveil nationwide World Cup viewing initiative
19 minutes -
WAEC stakeholders urged to safeguard exam standards
26 minutes -
Late Antwi strike rescues Nations FC in stalemate with Berekum Chelsea
29 minutes -
Western North Peace Council holds community engagement at Aboboyaa
32 minutes -
MIIF to use 2025 performance as yardstick for 2026 activities – CEO
37 minutes -
Veep commissions Adom Kwafo centre in Krachi West, applauds MP’s legacy initiative
43 minutes -
From Rejection to Resurrection: The thorny path to Success and Victory
43 minutes -
Vice President calls for stronger gov’t–traditional authority collaboration
49 minutes -
Mahama returns from UNGA to warm reception in Accra
54 minutes -
Sammy Gyamfi reveals Mahama’s direct order driving gold sector reset
58 minutes -
The 21st Century demands skills, knowledge – UHAS Vice-Chancellor
1 hour -
Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
1 hour -
Consultants assess three sites for proposed 24-Hour Market in Ketu North
1 hour
