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Will the Fed finally cut interest rates as inflation cools?
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (168+ words) Inflation is cooling, but is the fight really over? New CPI data showed consumer prices easing, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told lawmakers he intends to make the inflation surge of recent years "a thing of the past." The…...
China on track for GDP target despite Q2 slowdown
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (124+ words) Modern Ghana China on track for GDP target despite Q2 slowdown China's GDP grew 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026. Mao Shengyong, deputy head of the National Bureau of Statistics, said the 4.3% GDP growth in the second quarter was…...
BEYOND IMF METRICS: Why the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Must Prioritize Citizens' Relief Over Austerity
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (122+ words) To construct an inclusive recovery that mirrors the Khaldunian ideal of state responsibility, the mid-year budget must aggressively channel resources into the essential sectors that dictate human survival and long-term societal growth: An objective analysis requires acknowledging the rigid structural…...
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testifies in House hearing
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (20+ words) Modern Ghana Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testifies in House hearing...
Ghana's Economy Extends a 27-Month Growth Streak, Led by a Steady Services Sector
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (736+ words) Ghana's overall economic activity has grown year-on-year in every one of the 27 months measured (January 2024 – March 2026), averaging 6.0% annual growth, with no month showing a contraction. The services sector has been the most consistent driver of growth, expanding year-on-year in all…...
Government targets end to tomato imports within four months
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (611+ words) The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says government interventions to boost domestic tomato production are expected to produce visible results within the next three to four months, paving the way for Ghana to significantly reduce—and eventually end…...
“Debt Is Draining Ghana’s Development Funds”— Veep Jane Naana Warns, Calls for Strict Fiscal Discipline
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (369+ words) Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has cautioned that Ghana’s heavy debt obligations continue to divert vital resources away from critical development projects, stressing the need for prudent fiscal management and sustained economic reforms. She noted that funds that should…...
World's largest offshore converter station shipped #coolchina
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (97+ words) Modern Ghana World's largest offshore converter station shipped #coolchina The core offshore #converter station of China's first integrated sea-land flexible DC wind power project has set sail from Zhenhua Wharf. This giant power #platform holds global records for its power…...
What is the secret behind Serbia’s economic rise?
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (945+ words) In recent years, Serbia has achieved notable economic results, drawing the attention of international financial institutions, investors and economic analysts. This prompts the question: what lies behind Serbia’s economic rise? The analysis suggests that there is no single factor responsible;…...
Cedi Stability, Inflation, Business Concerns: A Breakdown of Ghana's Quarterly Economic Outlook
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (115+ words) Managing Partner of Konfidants, Michael Kottoh, reviews Ghana's economic progress, highlighting improvements in inflation, lending rates, and the stability of the cedi while noting ongoing challenges facing businesses. He says global factors, including gold prices, cocoa performance, oil trends, remittances,…...