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Market Overview for Good Friday, April 18, 2025

Traditional Stock Markets: Closed in Observance of Good Friday

On April 18, 2025, major global stock markets are closed in observance of Good Friday, a significant religious holiday. This includes key exchanges such as:

United States: NYSE and Nasdaq are closed, including all trading sessions. U.S. bond markets also remain shut following an early close on Thursday, per SIFMA guidelines.

Europe: Exchanges including the London Stock Exchange, Euronext, and Frankfurt Stock Exchange are closed.

Asia: Markets in India (BSE and NSE) are closed, while Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea held shortened sessions with modest gains.

Markets will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Thursday Market Recap (April 17, 2025)

Leading into the holiday:

S&P 500 rose 0.13% to 5,282.70

Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.13% to 16,286.45

Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.33% to 39,142.23, driven by a decline in UnitedHealth shares following an earnings miss

All major U.S. indices closed the week lower, impacted by concerns over potential tariffs.

Cryptocurrency Markets: Open and Active

Unlike traditional markets, cryptocurrency trading continues uninterrupted, operating 24/7. As of April 17:

Bitcoin (BTC) remained stable between $84,000–$86,000

Ethereum (ETH) gained over 1%, trading near $1,596

Other cryptocurrencies, including Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP), saw upward movement

Crypto’s decentralized structure enables real-time market responsiveness, even during global holidays.

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