STOCK MARKET REVIEW
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) ended the week on a strong note as seven (7) counters saw solid price growth.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) rose by 76.40 points (+0.88%) for the week to close at 8,755.59 points, reflecting a year-to-date (YTD) gain of 79.10%.  
The GSE Financial Index (GSE-FI) also grew by 98.34 points (+2.16%) for the week to close at 4,642.58 points, reflecting a year-to-date (YTD) gain of 95.00%.  
Market capitalization grew marginally by 1.99% to close the week at GH¢171,850.61 million, from GH¢168,501.98 million at the close of the previous week. This reflects a YTD gain of 54.33%. 
The week recorded a total of 13,702,216 shares, valued at GH¢53,758,059.95, compared with 26,553,452 shares valued at GH¢46,742,413.10 that were traded in the preceding week. 
MTNGH dominated both the volume and value of trades for the week, accounting for 51.19% and 54.81% of the volume and value of shares traded, respectively. 
The market closed the week with 7 gainers and 4 decliners as indicated below:
Price Movers for the Week
Equity    Opening Price               Closing Price     Gain/Loss (%)
CAL                  0.47                   0.65     ?38.30%
BOPP               51.00                 55.82        ?9.45%
FAB                  7.30                   7.70        ?5.48%
GCB                19.51                20.00         ?2.51%
GOIL                 2.88                   2.93          ?1.74%
ABG               16.08                 16.20           ?0.75%
EGL                  3.45                   3.46           ?0.29%
GLD             492.31             479.07           ?2.69%
ETI                 0.79                   0.77           ?2.53%
MTNGH                 4.20                   4.19     ?0.24%
TOTAL              40.36                40.30           ?0.15%
 Source: Ghana Stock Exchange
 
 
 
 
 
 

CURRENCY MARKET
The Cedi remained flat against the USD for the week. It traded at GH¢11.4900/$, compared with GH¢11.4900/$ at week open, reflecting w/w and YTD appreciation of 0.00% and 27.94% respectively. This compares with a depreciation of 19.18% a year ago.    
The Cedi again declined marginally against the GBP for the week. It traded at GH¢15.3536/£, compared with GH¢15.3449/£ at week open, reflecting w/w loss and YTD gain of 0.06% and 19.85% respectively. This compares with a depreciation of 17.93% a year ago.
The Cedi strengthened against the Euro for the week. It traded at GH¢13.4674/€, compared with GH¢13.4877/€ at week open, reflecting w/w and YTD appreciations of 0.15% and 12.97% respectively. This compares with a depreciation of 14.12% a year ago.     
The Cedi weakened against the Canadian Dollar for the week. It opened at GH¢8.3337/C$ and closed at GH¢8.3419/C$, reflecting w/w decline and YTD gain of 0.10% and 22.40% respectively. This compares with a depreciation of 11.89% a year ago.
Weekly Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates
Currency Pair    Year Open                Week Open     Week Close     Change%    YTD %
     01-01-25    15-12-25    19-12-25          
USD/GHS    14.7001    11.4900    11.4900    0.00    ?27.94
GBP/GHS    18.4008    15.3449    15.3536    ?0.06    ?19.85
EUR/GHS    15.2141    13.4877    13.4674    ?0.15    ?12.97
CAD/GHS    10.2107    8.3337    8.3419    ?0.10    ?22.40
 Source: Bank of Ghana 
 
 
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES MARKET
The government raised a sum of GH¢5,382.48 million for the week across the 91-Day, 182-Day, and 364-Day Treasury Bills. This compares with GH¢8,513.68 million raised in the previous week.       
The 91-Day Bill settled at 11.09% p.a. from 11.11% p.a. last week, whilst the 182-Day Bill settled at 12.44% p.a. from 12.54% p.a. last week. The 364-Day Bill settled at 12.91% p.a. from 12.97% p.a. last week.
The tables below highlight primary market activity at the close of the week.
Security    Year Open     Previous Yield %    Current Yield %    WoW Chg (%)    YTD  Chg (%)
     01-01-25    15-12-25    19-12-25          
91 Day TB                   28.04                        11.11                      11.09     ?0.20    ?60.45
182 Day TB                   28.68                      12.54                     12.44     ?0.85    ?56.64
364 Day TB                    30.07                      12.97                      12.91     ?0.44    ?57.06
 Source: Bank of Ghana

The Ghana Market Summary
     Current     Previous     Change
Bid (GH¢' M)       5,382.48         8,513.68     ?36.78%
Issuance (GH¢' M)       5,601.98        9,284.93     ?39.67%
Target (GH¢' M)            3,792             6,946     ?45.41%
Maturity (GH¢' M)      3,689.02        6,758.52     ?45.42%
Target coverage ratio               1.48                 1.34     na
Maturity coverage ratio               1.52                 1.37     na
Bid / Cover ratio             0.96               0.92     na
Source: Bank of Ghana
Weekly BOG Gold Coin Prices
BOG Gold Coins    Year Open                Week Open     Week Close     Change%    YTD %
     01-01-25    15-12-25    19-12-25          
1.00 oz        40,169.31          50,189.02          51,551.81     
?2.72    
?28.34
0.50 oz     
 20,486.68          

25,447.87       

26,129.89     

?2.68    

?27.55
0.25 oz        10,675.23           13,100.72         13,442.43     
?2.61    
?25.92

COMMODITY MARKET
Oil prices cooled after sharp gains in the prior session as heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela and attacks on Russian oil infrastructure pointed to disruptions in global supplies. Brent futures traded at US$60.47 a barrel, compared to US$61.12 at week's open, reflecting w/w and YTD depreciations of 1.06% and 18.98% respectively.

Gold prices climbed, as investors continued to favor precious metals amid easing yields, currency volatility and longer-term inflation hedging. Gold settled at US$4,387.30, from US$4,328.30 last week, reflecting w/w and YTD appreciations of 1.36% and 66.12% respectively.

The price of Cocoa slipped for the week. Cocoa traded at US$5,848.00 per tonne on Friday, from US$6,279.00 last week, reflecting w/w and YTD losses of 6.91% and 49.37% respectively. 
International Commodity Prices
Commodities    Year Open     Week Open    Week Close    Chg%    YTD %
     01-01-25    15-12-25    19-12-25          
Brent crude oil (USD/bbl)               74.64                     61.12                   60.47     ?1.06    ?18.98
Gold (USD/t oz.)          2,641.00            4,328.30            4,387.30     ?1.36    ?66.12
Cocoa (USD/MT)       11,545.00            6,279.00            5,845.00     ?6.91    ?49.37
Source: www.investing.com
 

INVESTMENT TERM OF THE WEEK
Hard Asset: It is a tangible resource with intrinsic value, such as land, real estate, equipment, or commodities. These assets support business operations by enhancing production, generating revenue, and serving as a financial buffer during downturns. Understanding hard assets helps investors and analysts assess a company's underlying strength and long-term value. 
Source:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hard_asset.asp

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