Stock Market Today: Why Wall Street is Closed on Juneteenth – June 19, 2025

✅ Stock Market Update – June 19, 2025 

🟦 📍 Why is the U.S. Stock Market Closed Today?

Today, all major U.S. stock markets including the NYSE and Nasdaq are closed in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Trading will resume tomorrow (Friday, June 20) at regular hours.

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🟧 🔄 U.S. Stock Futures Status

Despite the closure, U.S. futures are trading lower:

• S&P 500 Futures: −0.4%

• Nasdaq 100 Futures: −0.6%
  This drop is attributed to growing tensions between Iran and Israel and expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s next move.

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🟨 🌍 Global Markets Performance

While U.S. markets are closed, international markets remain open:

Region	Market	Status
Europe	FTSE, DAX	Down
Asia	Nikkei, Hang Seng	Mixed
Oil Prices	Brent, WTI	Up (↑)
Gold	Slightly Down (↓)

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🟩 📉 Central Bank Updates

• Fed (USA): Interest rates on hold; cautious tone.

• BoE (UK): Rates unchanged.

• SNB (Switzerland): Surprise rate cut to 0%.

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🟫 🗣️ Expert Opinion

“Holiday calm can often mask Friday volatility,” says Michael Jones, senior analyst at FXWave. “Traders should prepare for sharp movements when markets reopen.”

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🟥 📆 What’s Next?

• U.S. markets will reopen: Friday, June 20 at 9:30 AM EST

• Watch oil prices and Middle East developments for market impact.

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💬 CTA (Call-to-Action):

What are your thoughts on today’s market situation? Comment below & stay tuned for tomorrow's full market reopening update.