Bell-ringing tradition continues on stock exchanges.

Stock exchanges like NYSE, Nasdaq, and Chicago Board Options Exchange ring bells to mark the opening and closing of trading sessions, a tradition dating back over 150 years. The iconic sound is both a critical guide for traders and a symbol of the market's resilience through economic highs and lows. While trading floors are now mostly electronic, the bell-ringing ceremony remains an essential part of the financial world.

March 16, 2024
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