Ghana’s Inflation Falls to a Near 30-Year Low as Its Markets Surge in 2026
Ghana's headline inflation dropped to about 3.4% by May 2026, a sharp decline from 23.8% at the end of 2024. The Bank of Ghana responded by lowering its policy rate to roughly 14%, down from peaks above 30% in 2023. Meanwhile, the Ghana Stock Exchange surged approximately 73% in 2026, reaching a new high above 15,000 points.
- ▪Inflation fell to roughly 3.4% in May 2026, marking one of the lowest rates in nearly three decades.
- ▪The central bank cut its policy rate to about 14%, after exceeding 30% in 2023.
- ▪The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index rose about 73% in 2026, surpassing the 15,000-point threshold.
- ▪Gold exports boosted earnings, with bullion prices near $4,700 per ounce and a record 6 million ounces produced in 2025.
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Western Africa Africa Ghana’s Inflation Falls to a Near 30-Year Low as Its Markets Surge in 2026 By Samuel Ncube · June 14, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Ghana · Markets Key Facts —A dramatic turnaround: Headline inflation fell to about 3.4% by May 2026, down from 23.8% at the end of 2024, among the lowest readings in nearly three decades. —Rates follow prices down: The Bank of Ghana has cut its policy rate to about 14%, from peaks above 30% in 2023, with further easing expected. —A market on fire: The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index has climbed roughly 73% in 2026, crossing 15,000 points for the first time.
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