Arbitrage fund net asset values saw a significant daily surge after the NSE introduced a closing auction session. Fund managers noted these movements were valuation effects and likely temporary. The new system introduces execution and hedging challenges for arbitrage strategies. Investors are advised against short-term trading and encouraged to extend holding periods. The market is expected to stabilize as participants adjust to the new mechanism.
Yen finds footing after intervention, dollar near 6-week low on Mideast hopes
Currency markets took a breather as the Japanese yen gained traction, influenced by recent intervention measures. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index lingered near its six-week
August 5, 2026