In anticipation of the CPI (Consumer Price Index) Report that will be released tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/11/24) at 8:30 AM ET, Day Trading Margins will be temporarily increased effective today when the market reopens at 5:00 PM CT. The increased day
September Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
Labor Day Holiday
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours. There will be a trading halt at 12:00 PM CST on Monday, Sep 2nd for: Equity & Interest Rate Products. There will also be a trading halt that day
Nasdaq 100: What’s Up (or Down) with the Tech-Heavy Index?
The Nasdaq 100, the index representing all-things-tech, has been on a bit of a downward slide (with lots of ups and downs) since July but now seems to be bouncing back. What happened and what might you need to know
UPDATE Day Trading Margins Increase Lifted – related to PPI Report release on 8/13/24
In anticipation of the PPI (Producer Price Index) Report that was released on Tuesday, 8/13/24 at 8:30 AM ET, Day Trading Margins were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margins have returned to normal.
UPDATE Temporary Day Trading Margin Increase Lifted
In anticipation of possible market volatility on 8/5/24, day trading margins were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margins have now returned to normal as of this morning, 8/6/2024.
UPDATE Day Trading Margins Increase Lifted – related to Employment Situation Report release on 8/2/24
In anticipation of the Employment Situation Report that was released on Friday, 8/2/24 at 8:30 AM ET, Day Trading Margins were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margins have returned to normal.
August Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.
July 4th Holiday
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours. Wednesday, July 3rd: There will be an early close at 12:15 PM CST on 7/3 for the Equity markets. Thursday: July 4th: There will be a trading halt
July Monthly Newsletter
View Upcoming Government Reports & Holidays for the month. The Global Update blog features various blogs from throughout the month. Key Events That Moved the Market in the previous month are detailed.