Thu Jun 19 09:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

In observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025, US stock and bond markets will be closed. This includes the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq. Trading will resume on Friday, June 20, 2025. Wednesday’s trading session saw a mixed close, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 slightly down, while the Nasdaq edged up. The Federal Reserve announced it would hold interest rates steady and projected two rate cuts in 2025.

**News Article:**

**US Stock Markets Closed Thursday for Juneteenth Holiday**

NEW YORK – U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Trading in equities, options, and ETFs will be suspended for the day. The bond market will also be closed.

Trading is scheduled to resume on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The closure follows a mixed performance on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 44.14 points (0.10%) to close at 42,171.66, while the S&P 500 eased 1.85 points (0.03%) to 5,980.87. The Nasdaq Composite, however, managed to gain 25.18 points (0.13%), ending the day at 19,546.27.

Wednesday’s session was also marked by the Federal Reserve’s announcement to maintain benchmark interest rates in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), led by Chairman Jerome Powell, anticipates two 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2025. However, projections for 2026 have been revised down to a single 25-basis-point cut, compared to the previously expected 50 basis points.

Investors are reminded to consult with certified financial experts before making any investment decisions.

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