Gov’t exceeds GHS 15bn T-Bills target to mobilize GHS 22bn for January 2024
Government successfully secured GH¢22.06 billion through treasury bills in January 2024, surpassing the initial target of GH¢15.13 billion by a substantial 35.80%.
This robust performance was primarily driven by heightened demand for the 91-day T-bill, signaling a strong investor appetite in the market.
Market observers anticipate a sustained uptake trend in February 2024, with the treasury poised to make a substantial cash coupon payment of approximately GH¢4.3 billion on the recently issued bonds.
However, expectations loom for a decline in yields as the market aligns with the ongoing disinflation trend, coupled with a noteworthy 100 basis points reduction in the monetary policy rate following the January 2024 Monetary Policy Committee decision.
In a recent money market auction by the Government, investors showcased overwhelming interest, as total bids soared to GH¢4.53 billion against a target of GH¢2.86 billion. In response to this demand, the government accepted all bids, further underscoring the confidence in the country’s financial instruments.
Yields experienced a notable contraction, with the 91-day and 182-day yields settling at 28.30% (-29 basis points) and 30.79% (-30 basis points) respectively. The 364-day yield also exhibited a decline, closing at 31.40% (-40 basis points). This downward trend in yields reflects the prevailing market dynamics and reinforces the impact of recent monetary policy adjustments.
