Bank of Ghana doubles down on policy tightening

The Bank of Ghana’s surprise interest rate hike reflects fears that above-target inflation is becoming entrenched. Tight monetary policy will be painful, but the Bank provided the first hint that rates may be cut next year if inflation falls back. We expect a cut will come around October 2016.

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