{"id":392330,"date":"2026-01-27T02:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T02:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/392330\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T02:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T02:35:09","slug":"bog-governor-warns-2026-will-test-ghanas-monetary-policy-discipline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/392330\/","title":{"rendered":"BoG Governor warns 2026 will test Ghana’s monetary policy discipline"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dr <\/a>Dr Johnson Asiama, Bank of Ghana Governor<\/p>\n

Governor of the <\/a>Bank of Ghana<\/a> (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said that despite strong improvements in Ghana\u2019s macroeconomic indicators, 2026 will be a critical test of the country\u2019s monetary policy, <\/p>\n

According to him, stability must be carefully protected.<\/p>\n

Opening the 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Accra on January 26, 2026, Dr Asiama noted that \u201call the economic indicators look good, but\u2026the work has only begun.\u201d <\/p>\n

Dr Asiama noted that inflation dropped sharply to 5.4% by the end of 2025, with expectations \u201cwell anchored,\u201d providing the central bank with room for policy flexibility.<\/p>\n

He highlighted that gross international reserves rose to US$13.8 billion, representing 5.7 months of import cover, supported by a current account surplus of 8.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).<\/p>\n

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“Economic growth through Q3 2025 remained strong, boosting confidence among consumers and businesses,” he added. <\/p>\n

Dr Asiama said these outcomes confirm restored policy credibility, but warned the MPC\u2019s role is to ensure future stability, not celebrate past gains.<\/p>\n

On the global front, he noted growth remains resilient at about 3.3% in 2026 despite geopolitical uncertainty but cautioned that gains, especially from higher gold prices, may be temporary.<\/p>\n

Dr Asiama reiterated that while disinflation allows some policy flexibility, future decisions must carefully balance growth and credibility.<\/p>\n

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