June 1, 2025
Financial Assets

Is the stock market open on Good Friday? Are banks open today? What’s open, closed

Today is Good Friday, a holy day for Christians marking the crucifixion of Jesus. While it’s not a federal holiday, some businesses and institutions are closed today. Here’s a look at some of them. No. According to its calendar, the New York Stock Exchange closes for Good Friday each year. A view shows the New

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Financial Assets

Is The US Stock Market Open On Good Friday?

U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday — a long-standing tradition dating back to the 19th century. US stock market will take a pause on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday, a solemn day for Christians who commemorate the crucifixion

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Financial Assets

Banks offer short-term gains, minimal risk

The latest: The top rates on online bank accounts, money market mutual funds, and short-term Treasuries have slipped from last fall’s peak above 5 percent. But thanks to a cautious Federal Reserve and a murky economic outlook, they’re still hanging in at 4 to 4.5 percent, much better than the pitiful yields that prevailed for

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