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SAT will hear Sebi–Jane Street case on November 18, 2025
After US government shutdown ended, existing home sales data, and manufacturing and services PMI data are set to release next week
FOMC will release the minutes of its October 28-29 meeting on November 19
The benchmarks indices managed to hold their ground, with both the Sensex and the Nifty advancing more than 1.50 per cent during the week. The Nifty ended the week at 25,910.05, while the Sensex closed at 84,562.78.
The week ahead, from November 17-21, is packed with key regulatory hearings, major global data releases.
Sebi Vs Jane Street Hearing
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) will hear the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)–Jane Street case on November 18, 2025. The Tribunal had earlier asked Sebi to file its reply after Jane Street appealed against an interim order that barred it from trading in Indian markets and required it to submit a large escrow deposit.
The firm has already deposited the amount and is contesting the order. Sebi is expected to submit its response by the next hearing.
US Macro Data Releases
After the end of the 43-day-long US government shutdown, government agencies are set to release several key macroeconomic data in the coming week. These include existing home sales data on November 20, and manufacturing and services PMI data on November 21.
India-US Trade Deal
The United States last week said that negotiations on the long-pending trade deal with India are finally gaining momentum. A senior US official had told ANI that recent rounds of discussions have been positive and both sides are showing greater cooperation and alignment on key issues. Market participants will be closely watching how these talks progress.
EU, UK CPI Inflation Data For October
The UK will release its October consumer price index (CPI) data on November 19, 2025, at 7:00 GMT (12:30 IST). The eurozone’s final October CPI print is also due the same day at 10:00 GMT (15:30 IST). Market participants will be tracking both the releases to gauge the monetary policy outlook of the respective central banks.
FOMC Meeting Minutes
The US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release the minutes of its October 28-29 meeting on November 19, where policymakers cut the benchmark rate to the 3.75-4.00 per cent range.
AI Stocks Volatility
Wall Street investors have been booking profits in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks amid rising concerns that the segment may be entering a bubble territory. The ongoing volatility in AI-linked stocks is likely to be in focus, given its influence on broader market sentiment.
