Regional Stock Exchange: How the State of Senegal Offered the Best Yield

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Senegal

Business & Economy

Regional Stock Exchange: How the State of Senegal Offered the Best Yield

The Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) experienced a positive week from August 24 to 30, 2026, with the BRVM Composite index rising by 0.17% to 530.06 points. Despite a decline in activity, states raised over 236 billion CFA francs in the public securities market. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Togo dominated trading, accounting for 83.82% of the total transaction volume in value. In the bond segment, the 'State of Senegal 6.60% 2025-2030' bond concentrated 72.18% of transactions.

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