U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

Wall Street’s opening bells will remain silent on Thursday.

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both close for trading today, as the financial industry joins a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The global humanitarian died on Dec. 29, at age 100, and will be eulogized at a state funeral today in Washington.

Today, Jan. 9, is a day of mourning across the United States for former President Jimmy Carter.