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Which country stock market opens first?

Which country stock market opens first?

As the day begins in each part of the world, there is a flow of stock trading. Of the major markets in the world, the first to open are the countries nearest the International Date Line. This means New Zealand’s market opens first, followed by Sydney (Australia), Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai (India), and Moscow.

What’s the earliest the stock market opens?

Pre-market trading typically occurs between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., though it can begin as early as 4 a.m. ET. After-hours trading starts at 4 p.m. and can run as late as 8 p.m. ET.

What time does the stock market open and close UK?

Opening and closing times of the world’s major stock exchanges

Stock exchange Trading hours (GMT)*
Euronext 8am – 4.30pm
London Stock Exchange 8am – 4.30pm
Shenzhen Stock Exchange 1.30am – 7am (lunch from 3.30am – 5am)
TMX Group (Toronto Stock Exchange) 2.30pm – 9pm
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Why is NZX closed?

The NZX was hit by cyberattackers a year ago, forcing it to close the markets. The NZX’s technology issues began in March and April 2020 when its trading platforms were overwhelmed at times by an unprecedented volume of shares being bought and sold amid Covid-19 market turmoil.

Is the New Zealand Stock Exchange open today?

The New Zealand Stock Exchange is closed ten days and has two partial trading days in 2021.

Is the UK Stock Exchange open today?

Regular trading hours for the London Stock Exchange (LSE) are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET….London Stock Exchange Stock Market Holidays.

London Stock Exchange Market Holidays New Year’s Day
2021 January 1st
2022 January 3rd
2023 January 2nd
2024 January 1st

Is the UK stock market open today?

The London Stock Exchange is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 12:02pm to 4:30pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+00:00).

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Is stock market closed on Good Friday 2021?

The short answer is: The stock market will be closed on April 2, 2021 for Good Friday. In addition, the bond markets will close early at noon on Good Friday and will also remain open on Maundy Thursday–a significant change from 2020.

What time does S&P open UK?

8am
UK stock market hours The UK stock market open at 8am UK time from Monday to Friday and closes at 4:30pm each day. There are three auction periods from 7:50-8:00am, 12pm-12:02pm and 16:30-16:35pm, which are referred to as “call auctions”. This leaves a total of 8 hours and 28 minutes of daily trading time in the UK.