【全非资讯·加纳】West Africa: Ghana MPC Meets Amid 5 Percent Inflation, Currency Pres…

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Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has begun its September meeting as inflation rises to 5% and renewed pressure on the Ghana cedi adds to the challenges facing the Bank of Ghana.

The MPC had commenced its deliberations after inflation rose from 4.6% in July to 5% in August, while exchange-rate pressures and external risks, including developments in the Middle East and US interest rates, are expected to influence the central bank's policy-rate decision.

The rise in inflation signals renewed price pressures after inflation eased to 4.6% in July, complicating the Bank of Ghana's effort to balance price stability with economic growth.

The Ghana cedi is another key consideration as policymakers assess whether monetary policy can limit further depreciation without worsening credit conditions for businesses already facing challenges accessing financing.

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A tighter policy stance could help address inflation and exchange-rate pressures, but higher interest rates could also increase borrowing costs for businesses and weigh on economic activity.

External developments could further complicate the decision, with weaker gold prices potentially reducing foreign-exchange inflows through GoldBod, slowing reserve accumulation and limiting the central bank's capacity to intervene in the currency market.

With the policy rate at 14%, some analysts favour maintaining the rate or making a marginal reduction rather than tightening monetary policy.

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