Investors in the U.S. may be coming off Easter weekend eager to trade. Many stock exchanges—including in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.—were closed on Good Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the trading hours on Easter Monday.
Is the U.S. Stock Market Open Today?
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will resume regular hours and open at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Monday. Trading for stock-index futures resumed on Easter Sunday at 6 p.m. The U.S. bond market and over-the-counter markets will be…
Investors in the U.S. may be coming off Easter weekend eager to trade. Many stock exchanges—including in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.—were closed on Good Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the trading hours on Easter Monday.
Is the U.S. Stock Market Open Today?
The New York Stock Exchange and the
will resume regular hours and open at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on Monday. Trading for stock-index futures resumed on Easter Sunday at 6 p.m. The U.S. bond market and over-the-counter markets will be open regular hours, as well.
Are International Markets Open Today?
Today is a public holiday in some countries to mark the Christian commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus. Most markets in Europe, including the London and Frankfurt exchanges will be closed. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is also closed.
How Has the Stock Market Historically Performed on Easter Monday?
Despite potential hunger to resume trading in a bull market, Easter Monday hasn’t historically been a positive day for markets. On average the
has lost 0.2% on the day, going back to 1950, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
The good news is that in recent years the market has bucked that trend; the S&P 500 has gained on Easter Monday in seven out of the last 10 years.
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What Should Investors Look Out for This Week?
On the macroeconomic front, it’s all about the strong labor market, with the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for February released on Tuesday. That’s followed by the ADP National Employment Report for March on Wednesday, and the U.S. Labor Department’s employment report for March on Friday.
It’s a quiet week for earnings, although a report from
on Wednesday could give some insight into the retail market.
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