US Markets Closed on Monday 18TH January for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Summary
US financial markets are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
No trading will take place across major US stock exchanges, but futures markets may show limited activity.
Normal market operations are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, with attention returning to earnings and macro data.
US markets are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resulting in a full trading halt across major US exchanges. The closure applies to equities, options, and bonds, pausing normal market activity for the day.
While cash markets are closed, some futures contracts may see light trading during reduced hours. Volumes are typically thin, and price action during holiday sessions often lacks strong conviction.
For investors, the market holiday offers a brief pause amid an otherwise active January calendar. Attention remains on earnings updates, inflation data, and interest rate expectations once trading resumes.
Global markets outside the US continue to operate as normal, which can sometimes lead to modest overnight moves. These shifts are usually absorbed quickly when US markets reopen.
Trading is expected to resume on Tuesday, with liquidity returning to normal levels. Investors will be watching closely to see whether momentum from the previous week carries forward.
