SEBI’s new rules aim to curtail the F&O trading frenzy by increasing margin requirements and reducing the frequency of contract expiries. This measure is expected to lower trading volumes, particularly affecting brokers and exchange companies, while potentially shifting retail traders towards direct equities. The changes target the dominance of low-margin retail clients in options trading.
Fed’s Waller, leaning against March cut, sees easings later in year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller opposes a rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting. He suggests future cuts are possible if inflation pressures decrease. Waller
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