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Stock Market May Close for Jimmy Carter's Funeral

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-30T22:05:54.848752+05:30

- Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100, with his funeral set for January 9. - Historically, US markets close for a national day of mourning for former presidents, and this may happen again. - President Biden has ordered flags at half-staff for 30 days and declared January 9 a national day of mourning. Source: [Forexlive](https://www.forexlive.com/news/sifma-recommends-early-bond-market-close-on-jan-9-for-jimmy-carters-funeral-20241230/), [Quartz](https://qz.com/jimmy-carter-stock-market-close-nyse-mourning-biden-1851730005), [Forexlive](https://www.forexlive.com/news/jimmy-carters-funeral-to-be-held-january-9-markets-likely-to-be-closed-that-day-20241230/)

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100, with his funeral set for January 9.
Historically, US markets close for a national day of mourning for former presidents, and this may happen again.
President Biden has ordered flags at half-staff for 30 days and declared January 9 a national day of mourning.

Source: Forexlive, Quartz, Forexlive