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Wall Street closed for Good Friday as markets react to Iran tensions
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed April 3 for Good Friday, the U.S. bond market will close at noon ET, and futures slipped after a stronger-than-expected jobs report amid rising energy risks tied to the Iran conflict.
Apr 3rd 2026 ยท United States
Insights
- NYSE and Nasdaq are closed Friday, April 3, for Good Friday and the U.S. bond market will close at noon Eastern Time.
- U.S. futures fell modestly even though equities markets were closed.
- U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%.
- Energy markets were closed after steep price gains prompted by fears the Iran conflict could be prolonged.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Iran without a clear timeline, raising concerns about prolonged global oil disruption.
Sources
- Stock market holiday on Good Friday: Are NSE, BSE closed or open for trading today? timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Bank holiday on Good Friday: Where are banks closed today? Check state-wise list timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Is the stock market open today? Wall Street observes Good Friday www.independent.co.uk