🚨 WALL STREET NEVER SLEEPS — NASDAQ EYES NEARLY 24-HOUR TRADING
Nasdaq is moving closer to round-the-clock U.S. equity trading, having submitted formal paperwork to the SEC seeking approval to significantly extend market hours.
If approved, this would mark one of the biggest structural shifts in U.S. market access in decades.
🌍 WHY NASDAQ IS DOING THIS
Global demand for U.S. stocks has exploded — especially outside traditional Wall Street hours.
• U.S. equities now represent nearly two-thirds of global listed market value
• Foreign investors held ~$17 trillion in U.S. stocks last year
• Demand is strongest in Asia, where local business hours rarely overlap with U.S. sessions
📊 WHAT THE NEW SCHEDULE COULD LOOK LIKE
Under the proposal, weekday trading would expand from 16 hours to ~23 hours:
• Primary session: 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Maintenance break: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Overnight session: 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
• Trades placed before midnight would be booked for the next trading day
⏱️ TIMELINE
Nasdaq President Tal Cohen confirmed discussions with regulators began earlier this year.
A potential launch is targeted for the second half of 2026.
🏦 INDUSTRY-WIDE SHIFT
Nasdaq isn’t alone.
Both NYSE and Cboe Global Markets are also exploring longer trading windows — signaling a broader push toward global, always-on markets.
📈 WHY IT MATTERS
• Investors could react instantly to earnings, macro data, and geopolitical events
• No more waiting for the U.S. open
• Growing overlap with trends already visible in overnight ETF trading
⚠️ THE RISKS
Some Wall Street banks warn that thinner overnight liquidity could:
• Increase volatility
• Stress market infrastructure
Nasdaq says system upgrades are already underway to ensure stability and resilience.
🔎 BOTTOM LINE
This isn’t just longer hours — it’s a step toward a fully globalized U.S. stock market.
Wall Street is adapting to a world where capital moves 24/7.
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