NEWSQUAWK DESK SCHEDULE: Monday, 19th January 2026 - US Martin Luther King Jr. Day (market holiday)

This announcement clarifies the operational schedule for the Newsquawk desk around the US Martin Luther King Jr.

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NEWSQUAWK DESK SCHEDULE: Monday, 19th January 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (US market holiday)

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Newsquawk will open for APAC coverage as usual on Sunday, 18th January at 22:00GMT/17:00EST.
EU coverage starts at 06:30GMT/01:30EST on Monday, 19th January, as usual.
Thereafter, the desk will shut at 18:00GMT/13:00EST and re-open on the same day for the beginning of APAC coverage at 22:00GMT/17:00EST.

Context

Day holiday. While markets will be closed in the US, coverage will continue for the APAC and EU sessions, ensuring traders have access to timely information and updates before and after the holiday period. This is particularly relevant for those trading international markets during the holiday lull.

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