When will the market open in 2016?
As 2016 approaches, many investors and traders are focusing on when the new year will open. Whether it is the stock market, futures market or other financial trading markets, market opening time is crucial to investment decisions. This article will sort out the opening times of the world's major financial markets in detail in 2016 and present them in the form of structured data to help you better plan your investment plan.
1. Opening times of major global stock markets in 2016
| Market name | Market opening date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| China A shares | January 4, 2016 | The first trading day after the New Year's Day holiday |
| Hong Kong stock market | January 4, 2016 | Open simultaneously with A shares |
| US stock market | January 4, 2016 | Normal trading on the NYSE and NASDAQ |
| Japanese stock market | January 4, 2016 | The first trading day after the New Year holiday |
| UK stock market | January 4, 2016 | Normal trading on the London Stock Exchange |
2. Market closure arrangements for Chinese holidays in 2016
In addition to regular opening hours, China's financial markets are closed during holidays. The following is the market closing schedule for major holidays in China in 2016:
| holidays | closing date | Market opening date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival | February 6-February 14, 2016 | February 15, 2016 |
| Qingming Festival | April 2-April 4, 2016 | April 5, 2016 |
| labor day | April 30-May 2, 2016 | May 3, 2016 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 9-June 11, 2016 | June 12, 2016 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September 15-September 17, 2016 | September 18, 2016 |
| National Day | October 1-October 7, 2016 | October 8, 2016 |
3. Important events in global financial markets in 2016
In 2016, in addition to regular opening times, the financial market also faced the impact of many major events. The following are important events that may affect the market in 2016:
| event | Estimated time | influence the market |
|---|---|---|
| Fed raises interest rates | December 2016 | Global stock markets and foreign exchange markets |
| Brexit referendum | June 23, 2016 | European stock markets, pound exchange rate |
| US presidential election | November 8, 2016 | global financial markets |
| China A-shares included in MSCI | June 2016 | A-share market |
4. Investment recommendations in 2016
Based on the market environment in 2016, we provide investors with the following suggestions:
1.Pay attention to Fed policy: The pace of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve will directly affect global capital flows, and investors should pay close attention to the Fed's movements.
2.Diversification: Market uncertainty will increase in 2016. Investors are advised to diversify their investments and reduce single market risks.
3.Seize A-share opportunities: With the expectation that A-shares will be included in MSCI, the Chinese stock market may usher in new investment opportunities, but attention must be paid to market fluctuations.
4.Pay attention to the impact of Brexit: The Brexit referendum may have a major impact on the European market, and investors need to be prepared in advance.
5.Take advantage of the holiday effect: The performance of China's stock market before and after holidays often follows regular patterns, and investors can pay appropriate attention to this effect.
5. Summary
The opening time of the financial market in 2016 has been clarified, and investors can reasonably arrange their investment plans based on the above information. At the same time, the global financial market is facing many uncertainties in 2016. Investors are advised to remain cautious, pay close attention to market dynamics, and do a good job in risk management.
The market opening hours and important event information provided in this article are for reference only. Actual trading hours may be adjusted due to special circumstances. Please refer to the official announcements of each exchange.
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