Indian equity markets will observe three trading holidays in October 2025. These closures are for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali Laxmi Pujan, and Balipratipada. A special Muhurat trading session will occur on October 21 from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. Markets will also close on November 5 for Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev and December 25 for Christmas.
Fed can afford to stay patient as inflation risks ease: Steve Englander
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to alter interest rates soon, as inflation moderates and the economy remains stable, according to Steve Englander of Standard Chartered.