Global markets shift toward 23-hour trading and asset diversification

Major shifts are occurring in global financial markets, characterized by extended trading hours in the United States and a significant diversification of investment capital. Nasdaq is moving toward a 23-hour trading schedule, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission having approved rule changes to facilitate this. This expansion aims to align market availability with global time zones, allowing international investors to trade during their local daytime hours.

Simultaneously, global investment trends show a move toward asset diversification. Despite a strong AI-driven stock market, gold prices reached record highs in 2025, driven by central banks seeking to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Additionally, high interest rates in the United States have prompted individual investors to shift funds into high-yield savings accounts and money market funds, which saw record balances as investors sought risk-free returns.