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Oct
The Ghana cedi is now going for ¢12.10 against the US dollar on the forex or retail market. This is despite forecasts by many analysts and research institutions that it will end the year at an average of ¢11.60 to the American greenback. Checks by Joy Business at some forex bureaus indicate that the demand for the dollar is high two months before the Christmas season. There had been significant foreign exchange demand from local corporates and importers ahead of the festive season. However, the expected inflows of $600 million from the International Monetary Fund in November 2023 may reverse…