U.S. Stock Market Christmas Holiday Schedule

December 25th is the Christmas holiday in the United States, and the U.S. stock market will be closed on that day. Moreover, on December 24th, the U.S. stock market will close three hours early, which is 2 AM Beijing time on the 25th. Futures trading for Brent crude oil under the Intercontinental Exchange and precious metals under the Chicago Mercantile Exchange will also end early at corresponding times.

Reason for Market Closure and Market Impact

The U.S. stock market chooses to close on Christmas out of respect for American traditional culture, allowing market participants enough time to spend the holiday with their families. During the market closure, liquidity decreases, trading volume shrinks, and investors often adjust their portfolios in advance, leading to increased market volatility.

Market Outlook After the Holiday

After Christmas, the market typically enters a period of adjustment. However, due to strong expectations for future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, investor sentiment is generally optimistic. Investors are advised to position themselves in advance and pay attention to market dynamics, so that when the market becomes active again after the holiday, they can seize opportunities and be ready to continue investing.