Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey dismissed reports of curbs on weekly options expiry as speculative, emphasizing the need for structural reforms in equity derivatives. He clarified no communication occurred with the finance ministry regarding this matter. Pandey also urged portfolio managers to curb misleading performance claims to maintain industry trust and ensure clear client communication.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.