Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, painted a picture of a market in measured motion. While overall activity slowed sharply compared to Monday’s bustling session, the market still managed to inch higher, with total market capitalisation climbing to GH¢178.53 billion.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) added a modest 3.22 points, closing at 8,984.17, while the Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) followed suit, gaining 4.49 points to 4,902.54. These small but steady gains lifted year-to-date returns to 2.44% and 5.50% for the GSE-CI and GSE-FSI, respectively, signaling cautious optimism among investors.
Volume on the bourse was a tale of contrasts. Only 1.2 million shares changed hands, generating GH¢4.66 million in turnover, a far cry from Monday’s 21.9 million shares. The slowdown suggested that investors were taking a moment to watch and wait, selectively picking opportunities in key stocks.
Among the movers, CAL Bank PLC and Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC (SCB) were the stars of the day, each gaining GH¢0.01. CAL closed at GH¢0.72, with 109,469 shares traded, while SCB ended at GH¢29.27, albeit on a light 750-share transaction.
On the flip side, TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (TOTAL) slipped GH¢0.02 to GH¢40.23, reflecting mild profit-taking in the energy sector.
As the market edges forward, the rise in market capitalisation shows that underlying confidence remains, even when trading volumes take a pause.
