West Africa: BRVM Benchmark Index Holds Above 530 Points As Rally Eases

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

Business & Economy

The BRVM Composite gained 0.17% to 530.06 points, while the BRVM 30 rose 0.23% to 256.35. Trading volume fell by 29.31% to 6.6 million shares, and traded value dropped by 32.92% to XOF 10.26 billion. NEI-CEDA Côte d'Ivoire led gains with a 25% increase to XOF 3,000, while SICOR fell by 7.57%.

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