Tag: external sector
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Gold Surge Pushes Ghana’s Export Earnings to US$31.1 Billion in 2025
Ghana’s 2025 External Sector Rebounds on the Back of a Gold Surge Ghana closed 2025 with a remarkable rebound in its external sector, recording export earnings of US$31.1 billion. This marks a sharp increase from US$19.1 billion in 2024, underscoring the pivotal role of gold in the country’s export performance. The Bank of Ghana (BoG)…
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Ghana’s Gold-Driven Surge: Exports Hit US$31.1 Billion in 2025
Overview: A Robust End to 2025 Ghana finished 2025 on a notably strong external balance, with total export earnings reaching US$31.1 billion. This marks a sharp increase from US$19.1 billion recorded in 2024, underscoring a year of vigorous commodity demand and favorable price movements. The preliminary data, published by the Bank of Ghana in its…
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Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit in December 2025 Signals Worsening External Position
Pakistan’s December 2025 Current Account: A Deficit Reversing a Brief Surplus The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a current account deficit of $244 million for December 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the prior month’s modest surplus of $100 million. The December figure adds to a narrative of a fragile external balance as the…
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Trump 2.0: Dual Challenges for Thailand’s External Sector
Overview: The spike in U.S. tariffs and Thailand’s external vulnerabilities Thailand’s external sector is navigating a new wave of pressures following the United States’ decision to impose 19% reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While these tariffs sit above the 15% average seen across affected economies, they represent a meaningful amplification…