Interest rates development continues to reflect more expansionary monetary policy environment – BoG
Interest rate developments in August 2026 continued to reflect the more expansionary monetary policy environment in the second half of 2025.
Relative to August 2025, policy and market interest rates declined, consistent with the easing of inflationary pressures and improved macroeconomic conditions.
According to the Bank of Ghana, real interest rates,
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*Last updated: October 18, 2026 (Rakuten Group’s 26th corporate bond terms were set on October 16; individual government bonds are for the October offering; interest rates are based on the Ministry of Finance’s published figures as of October 15)
For those wondering whether to apply for Rakuten Group’s corporate bonds.
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