market closure

[/ˈmɑːrkɪt ˈkloʊʒər/]
nounpl: market closures
encerramento de mercado
1. The temporary or permanent shutdown of a market or trading venue, preventing buying and selling activities
The market closure due to the holiday meant traders had to wait until the next business day to execute their transactions.
O encerramento de mercado devido ao feriado significava que os traders tinham que esperar até o próximo dia útil para executar suas transações.
2. In financial markets, the end of regular trading hours for a stock exchange or trading platform
Market closure is scheduled for 4 PM EST on all trading days.
O encerramento de mercado está programado para as 16h EST em todos os dias de negociação.
3. The physical or operational shutdown of a retail market or marketplace
The market closure affected hundreds of local vendors who depended on daily sales.
O encerramento do mercado afetou centenas de vendedores locais que dependiam das vendas diárias.
In Brazil, market closures are often announced by B3 (Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) for holidays and special circumstances. The term is widely used in financial news and commerce. In the USA, market closures follow SEC regulations and are communicated to the public through financial news outlets. Understanding market closure times is crucial for both retail and institutional investors in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
market shutdowntrading haltmarket suspensionbusiness closureend of trading
Antonyms / Antônimos
market openingmarket launchtrading commencementmarket activation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerramento de mercado
Standard term used in financial and commercial contexts
São Paulo
fechamento de mercado
Alternative term commonly used in financial markets discourse
Rio de Janeiro
encerramento de bolsa
Used specifically for stock exchange closures
Portugal
encerramento do mercado
Portuguese equivalent with similar usage in financial contexts

Related Words

stock exchangetrading hoursbusiness interruptionshutdownmarket haltsuspension

Related Idioms & Phrases

market closure announcement
temporary market closure
early market closure
due to market closure
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