The U.S. SEC will hold a roundtable meeting to discuss preparations for 24-hour stock market trading.

According to the SEC website, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it will host a roundtable meeting at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. on September 17, 2026, focusing on preparations for the transition of the U.S. stock market to 24-hour trading. Topics cover overnight trading support, market operations and resilience, as well as expansion opportunities and challenges. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated that this initiative aims to align the U.S. stock market with global continuous trading markets while balancing investor protection.