Inflation

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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...

International

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...

Business

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...

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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...

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Sooner Than Expected, US Fed Feels Its Time To Hike

The US Federal Reserve this week is poised to raise its benchmark interest rate amid burgeoning job growth and a surge...

International

Markets In ‘no Doubt’ On US Rate Rise

Traders see it as almost "inevitable" the US Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday after...

Business

Tax Cuts To Deepen Cedi Depreciation – GN Research

Some currency analysts have warned that the government’s tax cuts would lead to a further depreciation of the cedi...

Business

Tax Cuts To Continue Cedi Depreciation – GN Research

Some currency analysts have warned that the government’s tax cuts would lead to a further depreciation of the cedi...

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Tax Cuts To Continue Cedi Depreciation If … – GN Research

Some currency analysts have warned that the government’s tax cuts would lead to a further depreciation of the cedi...

International

Brazil’s Recession Worst On Record

Brazil has been in recession for two years, the latest figures show, marking the deepest economic decline since records...

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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...

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March Rate Hike Could Be Appropriate

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Friday another interest rate increase could be "appropriate" later this month...

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‘You Are Different From Bawumia’

The Minority in Parliament has lauded the performance of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the presentation of...

Business

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...

International

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...

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US Jobless Claims Hit 44-Year Low At End of February

The tight US labor market produced another record low for new claims for unemployment insurance last week, which hit...

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US Businesses Raise Concerns Over Trump Policies

Businesses in some parts of the country, while generally upbeat, are concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the...

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Key US Inflation Measure Hits Fastest Pace Since 2012

A closely watched measure of US inflation in January hit its fastest monthly pace in nearly four years, the Commerce...

Business

Pension Funds Seen Boosting GSE Activities

Financial analysts have tipped the stock market to continue its strong recovery on the back of an expected increase in...