Bond market: Trading activity rebounds strongly

Trade activities in the secondary bond market surged by 57.22% reaching GH¢634 million last week.

This was up from GH¢403 million last week.

The shorter end of the yield curve dominated total trades.

The maturities from 2027 to 2030 accounted for 84% at an average yield to maturity (YTM) of 26% while maturities from 2031 to 2038 accounted for 16% of trades, with a higher average YTM of 28%.

Analysts expect trade activities to remain dominant at the shorter end of the curve as investors seek higher yields while adopting a cautious approach.