NYSE, Nasdaq to Close on Jan. 9 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter | Global News Avenue

U.S. stock and options markets will be closed on January 9 as the country observes a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. died on sunday At 100 years old.

In a separate statement, Intercontinental Exchange (ice), it runs New York Stock Exchange (NYSE),as well as Nasdaq It was announced that it would be closed in honor of the 39th President.

Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange Group, said Carter “came from humble beginnings” and “dedicated his life to public service and defending our freedoms.” Martin added that the former president left behind a “lasting humanitarian legacy” after leaving the White House in 1981.

ICE noted that the U.S. flag flying over the New York Stock Exchange will be flown at half-staff throughout the period of mourning.

Nasdaq President Tal Cohen called Carter “an exemplary leader who tirelessly continued his work to improve the human condition even after his tenure in public office ended.” The exchange held a moment of silence before the market opened today. , and posted a message commemorating Carter at the Nasdaq Building in Times Square, New York.