US Stock Market Christmas Holiday Schedule

December 25 is the Christmas holiday in the United States, and the US stock market will be closed for one day on this date. Moreover, the US stock market will also close three hours early on December 24, which is 2 a.m. Beijing time on the 25th. Trading for Brent crude oil futures contracts under the Intercontinental Exchange, as well as futures contracts for precious metals under the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, will also have corresponding early closing times.

Reasons for Market Closure and Market Impact

The US stock market chooses to close on Christmas out of respect for American traditional culture, allowing market participants to have enough time to spend the holiday with their families. During the closure, market 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 usually enters a period of adjustment. However, due to strong expectations of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, overall investor sentiment is relatively optimistic. It is recommended that investors position themselves in advance, 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.