Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange ended the week of April 6–10, 2026 on a positive note, with both benchmark indices advancing despite mixed trading activity across sessions. The market, which opened the week with a holiday on Monday, April 6, regained momentum from Tuesday as investors returned to the equities space. By the close of trading on Friday, April 10, the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) had gained 42.58 points, rising from 13,106.52 to 13,149.10. The GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) also recorded gains, increasing by 44.22 points to close at 7,946.37, supported by sustained investor interest in banking and financial equities. On a year-to-date basis, market performance remained strong as at April 10, 2026, with the GSE-CI returning 49.93%, while the GSE-FSI posted a higher gain of 70.99%. Trading activity during the week reflected some variability. READ ALSO Accra’s Waste Problem Could Be Powering Its Energy Future, Expert Says Stakeholders Call for Policy Alignment to Unlock Growth in Ghana’s Rice Industry Dangote Targets Multi-Exchange Listing for Refinery in Pan-African IPO Drive Following the holiday break, the market reopened on Tuesday, April 7, recording a total of 2.22 million shares traded, valued at GH¢10.18 million. Activity picked up on Wednesday, April 8, with 2.53 million shares exchanged for a total value of GH¢19.07 million, the highest turnover recorded during the week. On Thursday, April 9, volume declined slightly to 2.11 million shares, although value remained relatively high at GH¢18.12 million, indicating the presence of higher-value trades. By Friday, April 10, trading activity slowed, with 1.80 million shares changing hands for a total value of GH¢7.35 million, marking the lowest turnover for the week. Market capitalisation, however, maintained an upward trajectory over the period, increasing from GH¢244.37 billion on April 7 to GH¢247.73 billion by April 10, reflecting gains in share prices across key listed equities. Overall, the week’s performance points to a market that continues to trend upward, supported by steady investor confidence, even as trading volumes fluctuate. The sustained gains in financial stocks remain a key driver of the broader market’s performance. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related