And don’t forget bond markets, either. Here’s what you need to know.

Last Updated: April 18, 2025 at 8:28 a.m. ET

First Published: April 17, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. ET

The financial world is taking a Good Friday pause.

The two major stock exchanges — the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq — will be closed on Friday in observance of the Christian holiday. The same goes for bond markets, which also closed early on Thursday.

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