Group 1 - Hong Kong stock market will open for half a day on February 16, 2026, and will be closed from February 17 to February 19, reopening on February 20 [1] - A-shares will be closed from February 16 to February 23, resuming trading on February 24 [2] - Hong Kong Stock Connect (southbound) and Shanghai-Shenzhen Stock Connect (northbound) will not provide services from February 16 to February 23, resuming on February 24 [2] - US stock market will be closed on February 16 due to Presidents' Day, resuming normal trading on February 17 [2]

Group 1 - Major financial markets and futures trading platforms globally are suspended due to the Christmas holiday on December 25 [1] - The US stock market is closed for the day, and the Intercontinental Exchange has halted trading for Brent crude oil futures contracts [1] - Various contracts including precious metals, US crude oil, foreign exchange, and stock index futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are also suspended for the entire day [1] Group 2 - Most major stock markets in Europe, including Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Spain, are closed for the Christmas holiday [1] - Financial markets in Australia and South Korea are also closed for the day [1]