The Problem. By the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earthâs population will reside in urban centers. Applying the most conservative estimates to current demographic trends, the human population will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim.
The U.S. Stock Market is open for business for six-and-a-half hoursâfrom 9:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. ETânearly every business day, and it draws crowds of thousands upon thousands of investors as soon as the opening bell rings.
First of all, there is no <i>single</i> Asian stock market. But here are some examples of Asian stock markets and the time they open. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 10:00 am, closes at 2:30 pm and re-opens at 4.00 pm, in New York time. The Bombay Stock Exchange opens at 09:55 am.