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Treasury Bill Auction Falls Short of Target as Yields Diverge

The government accepted GH¢3.48 billion in bids, 69.5% of the GH¢5.01 billion goal, while yields rose on short‑term bills and eased on the one‑year tenor.

Chart showing accepted bids and yield changes for Ghana’s 91‑day, 182‑day and 364‑day treasury bills
Treasury Bill Auction Falls Short of Target as Yields Diverge

The government accepted GH¢3.48 billion in treasury bill bids in its latest auction, falling short of the GH¢5.01 billion target. The shortfall of approximately GH¢1.53 billion represents about 69.5% of the intended proceeds.

All three tenors received less than the total amount tendered, with the 91‑day bill accounting for the largest share of accepted bids. Investors tendered GH¢2.94 billion for the 91‑day bill, of which GH¢2.20 billion was accepted, lifting the yield marginally to 4.62% from 4.60%.

For the 182‑day bill, bids totaled GH¢1.11 billion while GH¢692 million was accepted, pushing the yield up to 6.31% from 6.28%. The 364‑day bill attracted GH¢1.12 billion in bids, with GH¢587 million accepted, and the yield eased on this tenor.

The Treasury is targeting GH¢3.80 billion in its next auction, aiming to better align proceeds with fiscal needs.

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