Stock-market investors know that Federal Reserve decision days — and the day after — can be volatile. But there’s a twist when it comes to Wednesday’s policy decision. U.S. financial markets will be closed Thursday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Financial markets may be in for a "knee-jerk" selloff if the U.S. military attacks Iran, with economists warning that a dramatic rise in oil prices could damage a global economy already strained by President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Here’s what investors should know about trading hours on Thursday. Is the Stock Market Open or Closed on Juneteenth? The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will

Yes. United States stock markets are closed on June 19, 2025. The Federal Reserve considers Juneteenth a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed. No. The United States Postal Service is closed June 19.

U.S. stock and bond markets are closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19. Here are the remaining holidays after that in 2025 for U.S. stock markets. Friday July 4, Independence Day Monday Sept.

The Fed, helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, is expected to hold rates steady this month despite pressure from President Donald Trump to make cuts.

The central bank is waiting for clearer economic data amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade war and other policies.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again Wednesday as officials continue to wait for the fallout of President Donald Trump’s sweeping policy changes and tensions in the Middle East.