BoG raises GH¢15.3 billion through its 56-day bills

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has raised GH¢15.38 billion through the issuance of 56-day central bank bills, as it intensifies efforts to mop up excess liquidity and strengthen the transmission of its monetary policy.

The short-term securities auctioned on July 30, 2025, were issued at a yield of 19.4%, according to official results published by the Central Bank.

The Bank, however, did not disclose the total bid volume received or its auction target, leaving a gap in gauging investor appetite and bid coverage.

BoG bills remain a primary tool under the Bank’s Open Market Operations (OMO), used to manage systemic liquidity, anchor inflation expectations and reinforce forward guidance on policy rates.

The 56-day tenor issued this week reflects the BoG’s continued preference for short-duration instruments to retain flexibility in monetary operations.

While the 19.4% yield on the bills is below the current policy rate of 25% analysts interpret the pricing as indicative of a cautious tightening stance.

The differential is seen as an effort by the BoG to maintain real positive returns for investors while signaling continued disinflationary commitment.

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