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Ghanaian economic performance and market trends

Overview

Ghanaian economic indicators show signs of growth and recovery across different sectors. On the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), the composite index rose to 15,088.31 points, with the GSE recording a 73% year-to-date gain. Managing Director Abena Amoah noted that monthly trades have increased significantly from an average of 25,000 last year to approximately 300,000 this year. Recent data from August 2026 indicates the GSE has emerged as Africa’s top-performing equity market in local-currency terms, delivering a 71.27% return. In US dollar terms, it recorded a 59.09% return, ranking second among 14 assessed African markets. However, the market has faced recent volatility; in a single session, total market capitalization dropped by approximately GH¢2.4 billion, from GH¢283 billion to GH¢280.6 billion, and the GSE Composite Index declined by 0.85% to 14,759.87 points, signaling a deterioration in short-term sentiment despite a 68.29% year-to-date gain. Trading activity has recently shown extreme concentration. On September 4, 2026, the GSE recorded a turnover of GH¢17.90 million, with GCB Bank (67.68%) and MTN Ghana (27.36%) accounting for approximately 95.04% of the total value traded. By September 7, 2026, MTN Ghana dominated the market even more heavily, accounting for approximately 90.19% of total market volume and 90.85% of total value, with 18.47 million shares traded. This followed a divergent August where Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC surged 313.6% while Enterprise Group PLC dropped 33.1%. In the debt market, Ghana raised GH¢3.15 billion through a four-year Treasury bond issuance maturing in 2030. The bond cleared at a 12 percent yield, with bids totaling approximately GH¢4.46 billion, representing 1.4 times the amount accepted. This issuance aims to lengthen the maturity profile of domestic debt. Looking ahead, Databank Research projects the GSE will close 2026 with a return of 81% ±500 basis points.

Entities

Ghana Stock Exchange · MTN Ghana · GCB Bank · Digicut Production & Advertising · Tema Oil Refinery

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [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.

  2. 8 days ago

    [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.

  3. 8 days ago

    [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.

  4. 8 days ago

    [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.

  5. 12 days ago

    [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%.

  6. 17 days ago

    [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

adomonline.com · africancapitalmarketsnews.com · chale.news · dailyagricnews.com · fool.ca · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · ghanamma.com · ghananewspage.com · marketnewsng.com · myjoyonline.com · norvanreports.com · onuaonline.com · otecfmghana.com · tanzaniainvest.com · techfocus24.com · thechronicle.com.gh · theghanareport.com · thehighstreetjournal.com · thevaultznews.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · todaygh.com · voeazul.com.br

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