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Currency Volatility Pressures Uganda and Ghana Amid Regional Trade Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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Uganda's shilling is expected to set new record lows against the dollar in the coming week, driven by strong foreign-currency demand from merchandise importers, energy companies, and the telecoms sector. Ghana's cedi is also under pressure and could slip further as energy and manufacturing businesses seek dollars. Uganda's central bank stated it has tools to manage excessive volatility but does not plan to intervene directly in the currency market.

From cnbcafrica.com

Why it matters

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Regional currency volatility and pressure are influencing markets and regional trade sentiment across several African nations. The weakening of local currencies, such as the Ugandan shilling, is fueled by factors like high energy prices and local businesses aggressively stockpiling dollars.

A study is evaluating the economic performance and government efficiency across several African nations, including Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

From cnbcafrica.com

Who's involved

  • UgandaUganda, whose shilling is facing record lows against the dollar due to high foreign-currency demand.
  • GhanaGhana, whose cedi is under pressure as energy and manufacturing businesses seek dollars.
  • NigeriaNigeria, which is noted as being expected to see little change in its currency.
  • KenyaKenya, which is noted as being expected to see little change in its currency.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • East African CommunitySpeculative

    Regional currency volatility could pressure East African Community trade sentiment and economic stability.

  • West AfricaSpeculative

    Regional currency volatility might increase economic uncertainty across the West African region.

  • World BankSpeculative

    Currency instability could affect World Bank lending conditions in Ghana.

  • EthiopiaSpeculative

    Regional currency volatility may affect active cross-border trade and economic cooperation with Kenya.

  • TanzaniaSpeculative

    Regional currency volatility could affect bilateral trade flows between Kenya and Tanzania.

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  1. US Fed tightening is causing currency depreciation in member states of the Economic Community of West African States.Sub-event
  2. Currency volatility and pressure affect regional trade sentiment.1 source

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