The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) opened the week on a mixed note, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) dropping by 112.65 points to close at 6,037.66, down from 6,150.31 at the previous session on May 30. In contrast, the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) posted a modest gain of 5.55 points, ending Monday’s trading at 3,222.69.
Despite the slight rise in financial stocks, the broader market has been under noticeable pressure in recent weeks. The GSE-CI, which had gained nearly 37% year-to-date in early May, has since cooled to 23.51% as of June 2, reflecting a sustained pullback in market sentiment.
| Index | Previous (30/05/2025) | Current (02/06/2025) | Change (Points) | YTD Change (Jan 1 – Jun 2, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) | 6,150.31 | 6,037.66 | -112.65 | 23.51% |
| GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) | 3,217.14 | 3,222.69 | +5.55 | 35.36% |
Stock prices have also shown increasing volatility, with some key equities experiencing significant declines. Notably, MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC) has seen a steep fall in value, dropping from GH¢3.54 earlier in the year to GH¢2.87 by close of trading on Monday, making it one of the heaviest price losers in recent weeks.
Market activity on June 2 recorded 419,718 shares traded, valued at GH¢1,487,309.28. The total market capitalization stood at GH¢134.82 billion.
Among equities that posted gains, Access Bank Ghana PLC led with a jump of GH¢1.07 to close at GH¢12.20. GCB Bank PLC rose marginally by GH¢0.05 to GH¢8.08, while TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC added GH¢0.08 to end at GH¢25.00.
On the downside, Ecobank Transnational Inc. lost GH¢0.02 to settle at GH¢0.87. MTN Ghana, the day’s most actively traded stock, dropped GH¢0.11, closing at GH¢2.87 on a turnover of over GH¢1 million.
