The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will extend equity derivatives trading hours by 10 minutes, with the market now closing at 3:40 pm, effective August 3, 2026. Pre-open and normal market opening times remain unchanged. The volume-weighted average price for closing prices will still be based on the last half-hour of trading.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend