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Secondary bond market slows, volume traded drops 32.36% week-on-week

Bond Market 636x424 1 The total volume traded declined sharply by 32.36% week-on-week to GH¢772.30 million

Wed, 1 May 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.live

Activity in the secondary bond market witnessed a significant slowdown last week, with the total volume traded decreasing by 32.36% to GH¢772.30 million.

According to Joy Business, the decline in market turnover was primarily attributed to subdued activity in near-term maturities, which saw a 60% decrease to GH¢294.53 million.

Investor attention shifted towards the 14-year bond maturing in February 2037, driving activity towards the tail of the Lower Currency (LCY) yield curve and contributing 30% of the total volume traded.

Analysts anticipate some support for the bond market with the end-of-month portfolio adjustment by pension funds, which may lead to improved market volumes.

Source: www.ghanaweb.live