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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
GhanaGhana Interest Rate fell to 14.0% in March 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
Ghana Interest Rate fell to 14.0% in March 2026, down 1.5% from February's 15.5% reading. The reading matched the 14.5% consensus. Interest Rate has now declined for 6 consecutive months. Interest Rate is now the lowest in 11 months.
Latest Release
14
Actual
14.5
Consensus
15.5
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.86 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.48 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Interest Rate (Ghana) was reported at 14% in May 2026. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 18%, ranging from 14% to 25% across 6 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 14.5%, down from the prior three at 21.5%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Bearish USD).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Interest Rate — Ghana
DEFINITION
Interest rate is a financial indicator that measures the cost of borrowing money or the return on lending money. It is expressed as a percentage and is used to determine the cost of loans, mortgages, and other financial products. Interest rates are influenced by various economic factors and can have a significant impact on the overall economy, as well as individual consumers and businesses. They are closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and financial institutions to make informed decisions about investments and monetary policies.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 14 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 14 %. Before that (Jan 2026): 15.5 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.86) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.