{
  "id": 7587136,
  "title": "Cedi weakens as forex demand outpaces interbank supply; one dollar equals GH¢11.95",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/cedi-weakens-as-forex-demand-outpaces-interbank-supply-one-dollar-7587136",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:51:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/cedi-weakens-as-forex-demand-outpaces-interbank-supply-one-dollar-equals-gh%c2%a211-95/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian cedi experienced renewed pressure over the past two weeks, reversing its 4.87% gain in August 2026 and leading to a cumulative depreciation of 8.77% against the US dollar. The cedi's value in the interbank market fell 1.85% to GH¢11.46 per US dollar, while it weakened 1.75% against the pound and 2.04% against the euro to GH¢15.50 and GH¢13.31, respectively. Retail forex movements were relatively stable, with the US dollar, pound, and euro trading at GH¢11.90 (+0.42%), GH¢15.93 (-0.16%), and GH¢13.68 (unchanged), respectively. According to Databank Research, the cedi's depreciation was largely front-loaded, with approximately 70% of the depreciation occurring in the first week. The pressure stemmed from strong demand from corporations and offshore markets for import payments, coupon repatriation, and an early-year-end inventory build-up, fueled by a relatively tight interbank supply. Additionally, the Bank of Ghana's reportedly lower US$500 million intervention target for September 2026 further diminished the near-term liquidity cushion.\n\nLooking ahead, Databank Research anticipates a mild depreciation bias for the cedi in the coming weeks. However, the planned US$700 million forex supply to commercial banks by GoldBod, coupled with ongoing BoG support and reserve accumulation, is expected to enhance market liquidity and mitigate the risk of a disorderly adjustment. Meanwhile, the cedi opened at GH¢11.95 per US dollar at forex bureaus this week, while the interbank market price was GH¢11.46 per dollar. For the year to date, the cedi has depreciated by nearly 9.0%.",
  "summary": "Going forward, the research firm expects the cedi to retain a mild depreciation bias in the coming weeks. However, GoldBod’s planned US$700 million forex supply to commercial banks, together with continued BoG support and reserve accumulation, should improve market liquidity and help contain the risk of a disorderly adjustment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}