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How a Dollar-Driven World is Creating Structural Problems for Countries’ Economies
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (663+ words) The High Street Journal The highly dollarized world's economy, though it may be a good omen for the American economy, is creating serious structural economic problems for some countries. Some countries are at the Mercy of the "Dollar God. This…...
Regional Inflation Gaps Persist as Eastern Region Leads, Savannah Posts Deflation
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (342+ words) The High Street Journal Inflation trends in Ghana continued to diverge sharply across regions in December 2025, underscoring persistent structural differences in supply conditions, transport costs and market access, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Eastern…...
We have managed the economic crisis, but we have not cured the disease – Dr Yamson cautions
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (443+ words) Renowned business management consultant and CEO of Ishmael Yamson & Associates, Dr. Ishmael Yamson, has issued a sobering reality check to the government, asserting that while recent "economic stabilisation is spectacular, the underlying disease afflicting the Ghanaian economy remains untreated. Speaking…...
Bright Simons praises Mahama gov’t for inflation control but warns on structural reforms
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (236+ words) Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has lauded the John Mahama administration for achieving notable progress on key economic indicators, particularly inflation, while cautioning that more work is needed on long-term structural reforms. Speaking in an interview with Channel…...
Goldbod’s gold strategy has anchored currency stability and economic confidence – Senyo Hosi
1+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) Senyo K. Hosi, Entrepreneur, Finance & Economic Policy Analyst, says Ghana's improved currency stability in 2025 is closely linked to the success of the GOLDBOD-operated Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which has strengthened confidence in the economy. He explains that by channeling gold exports…...
Why the IMF’s Caution on DGPP is Not Alarmist, but Standard Central Bank Logic – A CDD Fellow’s View
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (911+ words) The High Street Journal One heated debate currently ongoing in the country is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) assessment of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchasing Programme (DGPP). While a section believes the IMF is attempting to downplay a programme that is…...
Why the IMF is Recommending a 3-Month Extension of the Current Bailout Programme
2+ week, 2+ day ago (465+ words) The High Street Journal As Ghana inches closer to drawing down the curtains on the 17th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bailout program, the Fund has proposed a three-month extension of the bailout programme, citing a number of reasons. The IMF believes…...