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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will be closed for the late President Jimmy Carter's National Day of Mourning on January 9.
NYSE, NYSE American Equities, NYSE American Options, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE Arca Options, NYSE Chicago and NYSE National will be closed on Jan. 9 in honor of the former president, the NYSE said Monday.
All close US stock and options markets Separately, the Nasdaq said it would be similarly closed for the day.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at the age of 100
Carter, who served in the White House from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday. He was 100 years old.
Former President Jimmy Carter before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 30, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“With humble roots as a farmer and family man, Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to public service and the defense of our freedom,” said Lynn Martin, chairman of the NYSE Group. The Republic left a lasting legacy of humanity.” A statement “The NYSE will honor it with respect President Carter Let's serve our nation forever by closing our markets on the day of national mourning.”
People walk outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 25, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) / Getty Images)
“We mourn the loss of President Carter, and U.S. markets are on a national day of mourning to celebrate his life and honor his legacy,” said Nasdaq Chairman Tal Cohen. We close his legacy. On behalf of Nasdaq, we extend our deepest condolences to the Carter family.
The Nasdaq MarketSite is seen on December 12, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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A national day of mourning for Carter was declared President Bidenwho at the same time ordered public buildings and the military to fly their flags at half-mast for 30 days.
“I am designating January 9, 2025 as a day of national mourning across the United States,” Biden said Sunday. I call on the American people to gather in their respective places of worship on that day to honor the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr. Magnificent event.”
The NYSE announced that it was flying the American flag at half-mast “in honor of President Carter during the period of mourning.”
The Nasdaq exchange said it “observed a moment of silence at 9:20 a.m. ET today with a message on the Nasdaq Tower in honor of the former president.”
“Jimmy, Rosalyn Carter's habitat will continue to be a legacy of humanity,” the organization says
Carter's wife, former first lady Rosalyn Carter, died last year.
The former president is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, the Carter Center announced Sunday.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church on April 28, 2019, before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Since leaving the church, Carter has regularly taught Sunday school at the church. (Paul Hennessy/Nooraks via Getty Images/Getty Images)
“My father was a hero not only to me, but to all who believe in peace, human rights and selfless love,” his son Chip said in a statement announcing his death. “My brothers, sisters and I shared him with the rest of the world through these shared beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs. “