The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) slipped slightly on Thursday as investors took a cautious approach, highlighting a week of uneven activity in the market.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) closed at 8,341.87 points, down 3.14 points from Wednesday, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) fell 7.06 points to 4,132.90.
Despite the minor decline, both indices remain significantly higher compared to the start of the year, reflecting steady confidence in Ghana’s financial and energy sectors.
Thursday’s trading saw 268,624 shares valued at GH¢1.02 million changing hands.
Among the stocks that moved, Cal Bank PLC (CAL) fell GH¢0.06 to GH¢0.54, GCB Bank PLC (GCB) edged up GH¢0.02 to GH¢16.97, and Ghana Oil Company PLC (GOIL) gained GH¢0.06 to close at GH¢2.61.
Earlier in the week, trading started on a moderate note, with Monday seeing 551,022 shares worth GH¢1.88 million changing hands.
Activity slowed slightly on Tuesday before surging on Wednesday, when over 8.2 million shares valued at GH¢34.38 million were traded, driven largely by major banking and energy counters.
Thursday’s return to lower volumes reflects a pause after midweek excitement, as traders await developments later in the week.
