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This week, light crude oil (WTI) prices experienced notable volatility, shaped by a series of major global events that put pressure on both supply and demand. Saudi Arabia’s production plans, China’s economic policies, U.S. crude…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced new electricity and water tariff increments of 3.02% and 1.86%, respectively, effective October 1, 2024. These adjustments are part of the PURC's routine quarterly…

Fear of an oversupply of oil on the back of reports that Saudi Arabia is considering returning to its strategy of pursuing market share rather than supporting prices has sent both WTI and Brent falling this week. Friday,…

Crude prices are seeing a sharp rise today, with WTI trading at $68.52 per barrel, up 1.26%, and Brent crude at $72.27 per barrel, up 0.94%. These gains are driven primarily by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the…

The Bank of Ghana has increased the limit in the maximum amount banks working with Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL) can lend to players in the agricultural sector from 10 per cent to 15 per…

Fuseini Zackaria scored a superb volley to rescue a point for Berekum Chelsea and deny Asante Kotoko victory at the Golden City Park in week four of the Ghana Premier League. Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum handed starting roles to the trio of…

Tottenham produced a magnificent display to outclass 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford and pile renewed pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Spurs, even without injured Son Heung-min, tore Manchester United apart as they set the…

African leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto and U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy, at the AGII Steering Committee meeting, discussed strategies for advancing green industrialization. The meeting underscored Africa’s…

The Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio of banks operating in Ghana was 24.3% in August 2024, up from 20.0% in August 2023. This is captured in the September 2024 Monetary Policy Committe (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana report. The increase in…

The secondary bond market activity slowed by 5.35% to GH¢886 million last week, down from GH¢1.21 billion in the previous week. There were observed minor clips of trade across all tenors, alongside four repo transactions. The February…