economics
Bangladesh Nobel Laureate Sued Over ‘unpaid Arrears’
Staff at a Bangladeshi company set up by microfinance pioneer Mohammad Yunus are suing the Nobel laureate over millions...
Address Fundamentals Before Implementing Growth Initiatives
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), says government must focus on addressing the macro-economic fundamentals before...
US Wholesale Inflation Slower But Still Robust In February
US wholesale inflation continued to post solid gains in February, with one measure seeing its fastest increase in...
Budget Built On Weak Foundation
Economic fundamentals remain weak, and so the 2017 budget lacks a strong foundation, the Institute for Fiscal Studies...
Hajia Abibata Shanni Appointed MASLOC Deputy CEO
Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakaria has been appointed the deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans...
At the Fed, Spring Comes Early With Return To New ‘normal’
U. S. household wealth has hit record levels. U.S. stock prices recently hit all-time highs. Inflation is nearing the...
2017 Budget Not A Panacea To Reduce Policy Rate
Despite government’s intention to pursue a pro business economic agenda in its fiscal policies, some financial...
2017 Budget Not A Panacea To Reduce Policy Rate- Economist
Despite government’s intention to pursue a pro business economic agenda in its fiscal policies, some financial...
FirstBanC MD Says 2017 Budget Is Achievable But Warns of Risk Factors
The Managing Director of FirstBanC financial services, Mr. Amenyo Setordzie has observed that although the...
Ghana Records Balance of Payment Surplus
Ghana has for the first time since 2011 recorded a balance of payment (BoP) surplus of $247 million, compared to a...
US Trade Deficit In January Largest Since 2012
The US trade gap shot up at the start of the year to hit its highest monthly level in almost five years, the Commerce...
Isaac Adongo’s Falsehood Must Be Checked
I have noted that right after the reading of the 2017 budget statement, the NDC star man in recent times on matters of...
Tight Market Governs Housing Recovery, Analysts Say
The US housing market, a key economic driver, is exceedingly tight, with supply struggling to meet demand as the sector...
March Rate Hike Could Be Appropriate
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Friday another interest rate increase could be "appropriate" later this month...
‘You Are Different From Bawumia’
The Minority in Parliament has lauded the performance of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the presentation of...
Populist and 419 Budget Is A Jeopardy For the Medium Term
A former Deputy Finance Minister under the Mahama led administration, Ato Forson has predicted doom for the country...
Major Highlights As Presented To Parliament
We will broaden the tax base while reducing and abolishing some taxes. Arrears are about GH¢7bn. Deficit is 10.3% on a...
U.S. Jobless Claims Near 44-Year Low; Rate Hike Expected This Month
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to near a 44-year low last week, pointing to further...
GHC16billion Will Be Allocated To Wages, Salaries – Ofori-Atta
GH¢16billion will be used for wages and salaries alone in 2017, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has told parliament as...