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Ghanaian economic performance and market trends

Overview

Ghanaian economic indicators show signs of growth and recovery, though recent data suggests volatility and deceleration. On the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), the composite index has experienced significant fluctuations. While it previously reached 15,088.31 points in late August 2026, it faced downward pressure in September, dropping to 14,215.45 points by September 24.

In early October 2026, the GSE Composite Index fell 90.35 points due to widespread profit-taking, bringing its year-to-date return to 60.21 per cent. The Financial Stocks Index saw a steeper decline of 111.47 points. Notable losers included SIC Insurance and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. This downward trend continued during the week of October 26, as broad-based selling in financial, energy, and telecommunications stocks pushed the Composite Index down to 14,014.16.

Despite market volatility, Ghana’s sovereign credit standing improved. Moody’s upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings from Caa1 to B3, citing improved debt affordability and reduced financing costs following economic restructuring. The outlook for these ratings shifted from positive to stable.

In the banking sector, all 23 regulated banks met capital requirements by August 2026, with total assets reaching GH¢500.20 billion. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 15.7% in August, though the Bank of Ghana aims to reduce this to 10% by year-end. New regulatory frameworks, including a Credit Risk Management Directive and a Liquidity Coverage Ratio directive, have been introduced to bolster stability. Additionally, Ghana rose to a joint sixth-place ranking in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index.

Entities

Ghana Stock Exchange · Ghana · MTN Ghana · Ecobank Transnational Incorporated · Bank of Ghana

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  • "Financial irregularities in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) rose by 125.6% in 2025."

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    "Public sector financial irregularities in Ghana fell by 62.9% to GH¢7.69 billion in 2025."

    The claims provide conflicting trends for financial irregularities in 2025, with one stating they fell by 62.9% and the other stating they rose by 125.6% in specific sub-sectors.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana Stock Exchange indices decline amid broad selling

    The Ghana Stock Exchange indices fell on October 26, 2026, driven by broad selling in financial and energy stocks, with SIC Insurance and GOIL recording the sharpest declines.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana Stock Exchange shows mixed performance amid shifting indices

    The Ghana Stock Exchange has seen volatile movement, with benchmark indices recording both gains in financial stocks and recent declines in trading volume and turnover.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Ghana rises to joint 6th in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

    Ghana has climbed to joint 6th in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, scoring 64 points due to growth in equities and fixed-income market turnover.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Moody’s upgrades Ghana’s credit ratings to B3

    Moody’s upgraded Ghana’s issuer ratings to B3 from Caa1, citing improved debt affordability and fiscal discipline, while noting future upgrades depend on sustained revenue growth and policy effectiveness.

  5. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Ghana credit rating upgraded to B3 by Moody's amid banking sector reforms

    Moody's upgraded Ghana's credit rating to B3 as the banking sector shows improved capital compliance and asset growth, while the Bank of Ghana introduces new credit risk and liquidity regulations.

  6. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    West African stock markets decline amid October profit-taking

    Stock markets in Ghana and Nigeria faced declines in early October as profit-taking in financial and blue-chip stocks drove down indices and market capitalization in both regions.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Ghana Stock Exchange turnover surges 209% to GH¢22.55m

    The Ghana Stock Exchange saw a 209% surge in turnover to GH¢22.55 million on September 24, driven largely by heavy trading in MTN Ghana, despite a slight decline in the GSE Composite Index.

  8. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Ghana economy shows mixed signals with slowing GDP and stock market retreat

    Ghana's Q2 2026 GDP growth slowed to 6.0%, while the Ghana Stock Exchange saw a 2.06% weekly decline amid lower trading volumes.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Ghana financial markets see stock rally amid cedi depreciation

    Ghana’s equities market rallied with the GSE Composite Index posting a 66.60% year-to-date return, even as the cedi depreciated and demand for Treasury bills declined.

  10. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Ghana banking sector shows strength amid improving economic conditions

    Ghana’s banking sector is strengthening due to improved macroeconomic conditions and successful sovereign debt restructuring, with capital adequacy ratios significantly exceeding regulatory minimums.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana Stock Exchange sees high concentration in MTN Ghana trading

    The Ghana Stock Exchange saw extreme market concentration in September, with MTN Ghana accounting for over 90% of value traded, following a volatile August of sharp price swings across various stocks.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana markets see high activity in stock turnover and bond issuance

    Ghana's markets saw high activity as GCB Bank and MTN Ghana dominated stock exchange turnover, while a new four-year Treasury bond raised GH¢3.15 billion at a 12 percent yield.

  13. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Ghana Stock Exchange shows strong annual returns despite recent selloffs

    The Ghana Stock Exchange has seen massive year-to-date growth, leading African markets in local currency, despite recent sessions of market selloffs and declining capitalization.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Equity markets show growth in Canada and Ghana

    Canadian markets show recovery with Hydro One noted for stability, while the Ghana Stock Exchange is projected to see an 81% return in 2026 driven by strong corporate earnings.

  15. [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Ghana state-owned enterprises return to GH¢19.8bn profit in 2025

    Ghana’s state-owned enterprises returned to a GH¢19.80 billion profit in 2025. While COCOBOD and TOR saw major turnarounds, local government financial irregularities rose by 125.6%.

  16. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Ghana Stock Exchange sees index rise and increased investor activity

    The Ghana Stock Exchange shows strong performance with a 73% year-to-date gain, prompting leadership to urge corporations to use the market for capital raising instead of debt.

Sources

3news.com · accrastreetjournal.com · adomonline.com · africa.businessinsider.com · africancapitalmarketsnews.com · afrikactus.com · algoafm.co.za · arise.tv · chale.news · dailyagricnews.com · dailyguidenetwork.com · dmarketforces.com · emisorasunidas.com · fellowpress.com · fool.ca · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · ghanamma.com · ghananewspage.com · marketnewsng.com · myjoyonline.com · nairametrics.com · newscenta.com · norvanreports.com · nukunya.com · onuaonline.com · otecfmghana.com · realnewsmagazine.net · tanzaniainvest.com · techfocus24.com · thechronicle.com.gh · theghanareport.com · thehighstreetjournal.com · thevaultznews.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · thisdaylive.com · todaygh.com · voeazul.com.br

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