Dollar Strengthens Amid Trade War Uncertainty; Nvidia Results Lack Impact on Stocks
The U.S. dollar gained strength on Thursday as Treasury yields rebounded, following mixed signals from…
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GPHA Warns Ghana Could Lose Port Business to Lomé, Abidjan
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has raised concerns over the potential loss of…
US Stock Futures Surge as Trump’s Tax Cut Plans Advance
U.S. stock futures saw a significant rebound on Wednesday following House Republicans’ progress on Donald…
Ghana and Rwanda Sign MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Fintech Operations
Ghana and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards financial innovation by signing a Memorandum…
Global Markets Tread Carefully Amid Rising Tensions and Economic Concerns
Global stock markets showed cautious gains as investors weighed the potential for economic slowdown in…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Trade, and Technology
Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral…
Strong Demand for Bank of Ghana Treasury Bills as Rising Interest Rates Influence Auction Results
The Bank of Ghana’s latest treasury bills auction, held on February 21, 2025, revealed strong…
Ghana’s Informal Sector: Major Employment Source, but Low Productivity and Slow Economic Growth
Ghana’s informal sector plays a vital role in the economy, employing nearly 80% of the…
Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in the Digital Age
As Africa rapidly embraces technological advancements and digital transformation, the continent faces significant cybersecurity challenges.…
Chegg Files Lawsuit Against Google, Claims AI Overviews Harm Publishers’ Revenue Streams
A lawsuit filed by U.S. education technology company Chegg accuses Google of using its artificial…
Bank of Ghana Signals Review of Cash Reserve Ratio to Ease Liquidity Strain
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signaled its intention to gradually review the Cash Reserve…
COMAC vows to resist policies that threaten local investment-GHANA
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has expressed strong opposition to policies that could…
Indian Tech Sector Poised for Strong Growth, Set to Cross $300 Billion by FY26, Says Nasscom
India’s technology sector is on track for accelerated growth in fiscal year 2025, according to…
Qatar Partners with Scale AI to Enhance Government Services Through AI
Qatar’s government has recently signed a strategic five-year agreement with Scale AI, a leading AI…
Thai Finance Minister Advocates Interest Rate Cut to Stimulate Economic Growth
Thailand’s finance minister, Pichai Chunhavajira, has indicated that the country’s low inflation provides an opportunity…
AfDB Report: Africa’s Economic Growth Shows Improvement Despite Global Challenges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed signs of economic recovery for Africa in its…
Olam Group Sells 44.6% Stake in Agribusiness to Saudi Fund for $2.35 Billion
Olam Group, based in Singapore, announced on February 24, 2025, that it will sell a…
US Demands EU Clarification on Antitrust Rules for Big Tech
U.S. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has demanded clarification from EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera…
European Markets Surge as Germany’s Election Results Boost Investor Confidence
European stock futures and the euro climbed on Monday after Germany’s election results yielded a…
US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs
U.S. companies with international operations are increasingly using cross-currency swaps to convert their dollar debt…
Trump Labels Zelensky a “Dictator” as Tensions Rise Between US and Ukraine
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator”…
European Stocks Mixed as Schneider Electric’s Strong Profit Boosts Market Sentiment
European stock markets were mixed on Thursday morning, following a flurry of earnings releases across…
The Urgent Need for Homegrown Venture Capital in Ghana’s Startup Ecosystem
For years, Ghana’s startup ecosystem, like many African nations, has thrived with the help of…
Rural Banks in Ghana Embrace GhanaPay to Stay Competitive
Rural banks in Ghana are increasingly adopting the GhanaPay platform developed by the Ghana Interbank…
Fed Concerns Over Trump’s Policies Contributing to Inflation Risks, Minutes Show
At a meeting held a week after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed…
China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amid Economic Uncertainties
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), decided to leave its benchmark lending…
Govt Contributes GHS9.7 Billion to Sinking Fund for Debt Management-GHANA
The Ghanaian government, under the leadership of the Mahama administration, has made a significant contribution…
Ghana Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana have seen a decline for the first time in 2025, following…
West Africa Faces Volatile Food Prices Amid Insecurity and Economic Challenges-GHANA
A recent report by the Food Security Monitor reveals persistent volatility in food prices across…
South Korea Joins Italy in Banning DeepSeek Downloads Amid Data Privacy Concerns
In a move that echoes Italy’s recent actions, South Korea has halted new downloads of…