In the media | 05 Sep 2025

Ghana inflation at four-year low signals another rate cut

Leeuwner Esterhuysen, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics Africa, was quoted saying:

“We think that another policy rate cut – possibly to the magnitude of 200 basis points – is on the cards. Ghana’s real interest rate stood at 13.5% last month, which creates scope for decisive monetary easing, while currency stability will be key in maintaining disinflationary momentum.”

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