BRVM closes down 0.7% at 413.71 points
The BRVM recorded a general decline of 0.7% in its composite index to 413.71 points. The discretionary consumption (-2,41%) and financial services (-0,86%) sectors particularly dragged the index down. Ecobank announced a 194% increase in loans to women-led businesses, according to Financial Afrik, while several capital increases were notified for BANK OF AFRICA.
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