The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it will host a roundtable on Sept. 17, 2026, to discuss the potential move toward 24-hour trading in U.S. equity markets.
According to the SEC's press release, the roundtable will address preparations needed to support overnight trading, including operational considerations and market resiliency.
The event is part of the SEC's ongoing efforts to evaluate the feasibility and implications of extending trading hours beyond the current regular session.
Further details about the roundtable's agenda and participants were not disclosed in the announcement.
