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Ghanaian and Ugandan currencies to stay on the back foot | CNBC Africa (opens the original)
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ACCRA, Sept 10 (Reuters) – The currencies of Ghana and Uganda are expected to weaken further against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, while those of Kenya and Zambia are seen holding steady, traders said. Ghana’s cedi is expected to extend its gradual slide against the dollar on persistent corporate foreign-currency demand. LSEG data showed the cedi trading at 11.45 to the dollar on Thursday, compared to 11.36 a week earlier. “The cedi remains under mild pressure as corporate FX demand p
Ghana’s currency back under pressure, Uganda’s on front foot | CNBC Africa (opens the original)
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ACCRA, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Ghana’s currency is expected to slide against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, while Uganda’s should strengthen and those of Zambia, Nigeria and Kenya may be little changed, traders said. Ghana’s cedi will probably fall as corporate demand for foreign-currency continues to outpace supply. LSEG data showed the cedi trading at 11.00 to the dollar, compared to 10.90 a week earlier. “The cedi came under renewed pressure, with dollar demand from both local corporates
Ghana’s currency could advance further | CNBC Africa (opens the original)
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ACCRA, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Ghana’s currency could gain further ground against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, Nigeria’s may eke out small gains, and Kenya’s and Uganda’s should be little changed, traders said. Ghana’s cedi is expected to extend its recent gains, supported by easing corporate dollar demand and inflows from the mining sector and central bank. LSEG data showed the cedi trading at 11.00 to the dollar, compared to 11.74 a week earlier. “The cedi posted significant gains as do
Several major currencies expected to fall | CNBC Africa (opens the original)
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ACCRA, July 23 (Reuters) – The currencies of Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda are expected to fall against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, while those of Kenya and Zambia should be broadly stable, traders said. Ghana’s cedi is expected to stay under pressure as persistent corporate dollar demand outpaces supply. LSEG data showed the cedi trading at 11.61 to the dollar on Thursday, compared to 11.50 a week earlier. “We’ve seen increased FX demand from local corporate accounts, particularly with
Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda currencies under pressure | CNBC Africa (opens the original)
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ACCRA, July 16 (Reuters) – The currencies of Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda are expected to remain under pressure in the next week to Thursday, and those of Kenya and Zambia broadly steady, traders said. Ghana’s cedi should be on the back foot due to unmet corporate dollar demand on the interbank market, particularly from oil importers. LSEG data showed the cedi trading at 11.53 to the dollar on Thursday, compared to 11.40 a week earlier. “The dollar is likely to strengthen against the local currency
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