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Ghana's Economic Outlook Upgraded to Positive by Moody's

4/12/2026

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Moody's upgraded Ghana's economic outlook from "stable" to "positive".
Moody's cited enhanced domestic borrowing and a stronger fiscal position.
Ghana resumed domestic bond issuance in March 2026 after a 2023 debt-default pause.
Moody's kept Ghana's credit rating at Caa1 due to ongoing risks from exchange-rate fluctuations and commodity prices.
Ghana Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson expressed optimism for sustained growth in 2026.

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Moody's upgraded Ghana's economic outlook from "stable" to "positive".
Moody's cited enhanced domestic borrowing and a stronger fiscal position.
Ghana resumed domestic bond issuance in March 2026 after a 2023 debt-default pause.
Moody's kept Ghana's credit rating at Caa1 due to ongoing risks from exchange-rate fluctuations and commodity prices.
Ghana Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson expressed optimism for sustained growth in 2026.