Trading

And that is before considering the logistical nightmare that 24-hour exchanges would entail. The witching hours are currently when all manner of dull, but vital, post-trade processes take place, from settlement and valuation to the reconciliation of mistakes. I get it, but dark pools is where people think the action is, and for major multi-national conglomerates the sun never sets, so why should the markets? Quote Citation: The Economist, “Why 24/7 trading is a bad idea”, Jul 23rd 2025, https://www.