TOKYO -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange has moved a step closer to lengthening stock trading for the first time in seven decades, to 3:30 p.m., as early as fall 2024, Nikkei learned Friday.
Proposed change would mean later close for first time in 70 years

The change would mark the Tokyo Stock Exchange's first extension of trading hours in seven decades. (Photo by Jun Watanabe)
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange has moved a step closer to lengthening stock trading for the first time in seven decades, to 3:30 p.m., as early as fall 2024, Nikkei learned Friday.