Trading activities in the secondary bond market dropped by 14 percentage points last week.
Total volume declined to GH¢658 million from GH¢762 million.
The 2027-2023 maturities dominated trading, accounting for 58% of total trades, with yields to maturities (YTM) rising to an average of 26%.
The 2031-2038 maturities made up 42% of trades, with an average YTM up to 27%.
Analysts expect trade activity to slow this week as market participants await the reading of the Expenditure Appropriation Bill for 2025 to gain clarity on government spending priorities and expected coupon payments
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