Daylight Saving Time will change in the United States on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The trading schedule for various financial instruments will be adjusted to align with U.S. exchange hours.
Please be aware that market opening and closing times for several global assets may shift during this transition.
Traders should review their platforms for specific timing updates to avoid disruption. Please take a look at the table below for details:
| SYMBOL | Current Hours GMT+2 | New Hours 9th March GMT +3 |
| FX | Mon 00:01-23:59 Tue - Thurs 00:05-23:59 Fri 00:05-23:57 | Mon 00:01-23:59 Tue - Thurs 00:05-23:59 Fri 00:05-23:57 |
| Metals | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| wtıspot | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| BRENTSPOT | Mon 01:05-23:59 Tue-Thu 03:05-23:59 Fri 03:05 - 23:57 | Mon 01:05-23:59 Tue-Thu 03:05-23:59 Fri 03:05 - 23:57 |
| JPN225 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| FRA40 | Mon-Thu 09:00-22:59 Fri 09:00-22:57 | Mon-Thu 10:00-23:59 Fri 10:00-23:57 |
| GER40 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:12 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| FTSE100 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:12 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| SP500 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| US100 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| US30 Futures | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| AUS200 | Mon-Thu 00:50-07:30, 08:10-22:59 Fri 00:50-07:30, 08:10-22:57 | Mon-Thu 01:50-8:30, 09:10-22:59 Fri 01:50-8:30, 09:10-22:57 |
| UK100 Futures | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:12 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| DAX40 Futures | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:12 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| SPX500 Futures | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| NAS100 Futures | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| DOW30 Futures | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 | Mon-Thu 01:00-23:59 Fri 01:00-23:57 |
| US Equities | Mon-Fri 16:31-23:00 | Mon-Fri 16:31-23:00 |
| CHINA50 | Mon - Thu 03:00-10:30, 11:00-22:45, Fri 03:00-10:30, 11:00-22:42 | Mon-Thu 04:00-11:30, 12:00-23:45 Fri 04:00-11:30, 12:00-23:42 |
| EU Equities | Mon-Fri 10:02-14:00, 14:03-18:30 | Mon-Fri 11:02-15:00, 15:03-19:30 |
| EU50 | Mon - Thu 02:15 - 22:59, Fri 02:15 - 22:57 | Mon-Thu 03:15-23:59 Fri 03:15-23:57 |
| ESP35 | Mon-Thu 09:00-20:59, Fri 09:00 - 20:57 | Mon-Thu 10:00-21:59 Fri 10:00-21:57 |
| HKG33 | Mon-Thu 03:15-06:00, 07:00-10:30, 11:15-21:00, Fri 03:15-06:00, 07:00-10:30, 11:15-20:57 | Mon-Thu 04:15-07:00,08:00-11:30,12:15-22:00 Fri 04:15-07:00,08:00-11:30,12:15-21:57 |
| Cryptocurrencies | Sun 12:30-23:59 Mon-Fri 00:01-23:59 Sat 12:30-23:59 | Sun 12:30-23:59 Mon-Fri 00:01-23:59 Sat 12:30-23:59 |
Global markets remained focused on diverging central bank expectations, rising bond yields, and renewed Middle East tensions.
Detail Dollar Pressure Supports Euro as Metals Consolidate (08.18.2026)Global markets traded cautiously as shifting Federal Reserve expectations and easing geopolitical risks continued to shape sentiment. President Trump warned he'll bomb Oman if it stands in Washington's way, as reports suggest Iran and Oman are moving toward a deal on Strait of Hormuz control.
Global markets started the week with the dollar under pressure as softer U.S. retail sales, inflation, and consumer sentiment reduced expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike.
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