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US stock markets will remain closed on January 9 in honour of former President Jimmy Carter, continuing a long-held Wall Street tradition in mourning the nation's leaders. Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq announced this week that they plan to close their equity and options markets next Thursday in observance of a National Day of Mourning for the 39th US president and global humanitarian. Carter died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old. The Nasdaq also observed a moment of silence early Monday in remembrance Carter. And the NYSE says it will fly its US flag at half-staff throughout the mourning period of the late president. Tal Cohen, Nasdaq president, said in a statement that the exchange would be closing its markets January 9 to celebrate (Carter's) life and honour his legacy." He added that Carter was an exemplary leader, one who tirelessly continued his efforts to improve the human condition even after his tenure in public office was ...