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GSE market indices dip as trade volumes slump by over 80%

GSE closes at 6,072.02 points on June, 12, 2025 GSE closes at 6,072.02 points on June, 12, 2025

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) witnessed a slow trading session on Thursday, June 12, 2025, as both key market indices closed in the red mark.

The decline was coupled with a significant drop in market activity.

The benchmark GSE Composite Index shed 5.92 points to close at 6,072.02 points, dragging down its Year-To-Date (YTD) return to 24.21%.

Similarly, the GSE Financial Stock Index declined by 8.50 points, closing at 3,279.22 points, with its YTD returns settling at 37.74%.

Market capitalisation also witnessed a downward adjustment, falling by GH¢238.94 million to close at GH¢134.80 billion, reflecting the negative sentiment on the bourse.

Trading activity saw a steep decline, with a total of 35,759 shares exchanging hands, marking an 83.67% drop in volumes compared to the previous session.

The total value of shares traded amounted to GH¢200,196.23.

On the equities front, Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) emerged as the session’s sole gainer inching up to GH¢34.25.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) lost ground, closing lower at GH¢0.84.

Despite the dip in price, ETI led trading activity with 29,249 shares traded, valued at GH¢24,627.63.

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