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.
Stock trading hours may seem like a small part of that, but youâd be surprised just how many stock traders arenât exactly sure when they open â or how many donât think it matters either way. The truth is, when a stock exchange opens does matter, especially if you are a day trader and need to time your trades. Here is a list of opening and closing times for all the major stock exchanges in the global market today. (Beginning from American markets and moving forwards in time). New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Open: 9:30am EST / 14:30 Universal Time Code (UTC).