2026 Mid-Year Economic Review: Can stability translate into real business growth?
By: Sheba Araba BENNIN
Ghana’s economy may be showing signs of stability at the mid-point of 2026, but business leaders, economists and financial sector players say the next phase of recovery will depend on whether improved macroeconomic indicators can translate into cheaper credit, lower production costs, stronger manufacturing and greater competitiveness for local businesses.
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