Nasdaq Announces the Closure of its U.S. Markets in Honor of a National Day of Mourning for Former President Jimmy Carter
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has announced the closure of all its U.S. equities and options markets on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The company observed a moment of silence at 9:20 a.m. ET on December 30, 2024, displaying a tribute message on the Nasdaq Tower. Tal Cohen, President of Nasdaq, expressed condolences to the Carter Family and praised the former president's continued dedication to improving the human condition after his presidency.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) ha annunciato la chiusura di tutti i suoi mercati azionari e delle opzioni negli Stati Uniti giovedì 9 gennaio 2025, in ossequio al Giorno Nazionale di Lutto per il former presidente Jimmy Carter. L'azienda ha osservato un momento di silenzio alle 9:20 a.m. ET del 30 dicembre 2024, mostrando un messaggio tributo sulla Torre Nasdaq. Tal Cohen, Presidente di Nasdaq, ha espresso le sue condoglianze alla famiglia Carter e ha lodato la continua dedizione del former presidente nel migliorare le condizioni umane dopo la sua presidenza.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) ha anunciado el cierre de todos sus mercados de acciones y opciones en EE. UU. el jueves 9 de enero de 2025, en observancia del Día Nacional de Duelo por el ex presidente Jimmy Carter. La empresa guardó un momento de silencio a las 9:20 a.m. ET del 30 de diciembre de 2024, mostrando un mensaje de homenaje en la Torre Nasdaq. Tal Cohen, presidente de Nasdaq, expresó sus condolencias a la familia Carter y elogió la continua dedicación del ex presidente para mejorar la condición humana después de su presidencia.
NASDAQ (NDAQ)는 2025년 1월 9일 목요일에 전 대통령 지미 카터에 대한 국가 애도일을 기념하기 위해 미국의 모든 주식 및 옵션 시장을 폐쇄한다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 2024년 12월 30일 오전 9시 20분 ET에 1분간의 묵념을 가졌으며, NASDAQ 타워에 헌정 메시지를 표시했습니다. 탈 코헨 NASDAQ 회장은 카터 가족에게 애도를 표하고, 전 대통령이 재임 후 인류의 조건을 개선하기 위한 지속적인 헌신을 칭찬했습니다.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) a annoncé la fermeture de tous ses marchés d'actions et d'options aux États-Unis le jeudi 9 janvier 2025, en observance de la Journée nationale de deuil pour l'ancien président Jimmy Carter. L'entreprise a observé un moment de silence à 9h20 EST le 30 décembre 2024, affichant un message d'hommage sur la Tour Nasdaq. Tal Cohen, président de Nasdaq, a exprimé ses condoléances à la famille Carter et a loué le dévouement continu de l'ancien président à améliorer les conditions humaines après sa présidence.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) hat die Schließung aller seiner US-Aktien- und Optionsmärkte für Donnerstag, den 9. Januar 2025, angekündigt, um den Nationalen Trauertag für den früheren Präsidenten Jimmy Carter zu beobachten. Das Unternehmen hielt am 30. Dezember 2024 um 9:20 Uhr ET einen Moment der Stille ab und zeigte eine Tributnachricht auf dem Nasdaq Tower. Tal Cohen, der Präsident von Nasdaq, drückte den Beileid der Familie Carter aus und lobte das fortwährende Engagement des ehemaligen Präsidenten zur Verbesserung des menschlichen Lebens nach seiner Präsidentschaft.
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The closure of U.S. markets for a National Day of Mourning is a standard protocol that follows the passing of former U.S. presidents. While this event represents a brief pause in trading activities, the one-day market closure has minimal impact on overall market dynamics and trading volumes. Historical precedent shows that such closures are typically absorbed by increased trading activity in the surrounding days, effectively neutralizing any potential market disruption.
The January 9th closure allows market participants to adjust their trading strategies and position management accordingly. Institutional investors and algorithmic trading systems will likely redistribute their trading volumes across the days before and after the closure. For retail investors, the key consideration is managing any options contracts expiring on or around January 9th, as the closure affects time decay calculations.
NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that it will observe the passing of President Jimmy Carter by closing all Nasdaq U.S. equities and options markets on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
“We mourn the loss of President Carter and will be closing our U.S. markets during the National Day of Mourning to celebrate his life and honor his legacy,” said Tal Cohen, President, Nasdaq. “President Carter was an exemplary leader, one who tirelessly continued his efforts to improve the human condition even after his tenure in public office was complete. His contributions will be felt by those around the world for years to come. On behalf of Nasdaq, we extend our deepest condolences to the Carter Family.”
In addition, Nasdaq observed a moment of silence at 9:20 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, with a message on the Nasdaq Tower honoring the former President.
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