Event: Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It typically falls between late September and early October on the Hebrew calendar. On this holiday, Jews celebrate renewal as they reflect on their past year and look forward to what’s to come in the coming year.
The question is … will the markets light up heading into Rosh Hashanah?
Market Comparision
How do the markets perform leading up to and including Rosh Hashanah? The analysis table below breaks down each of the 30+ markets into four separate trading periods. These time frames span 6-days, 4-day, 2-days, and the event day itself. The return performance for each time frame is measured against its normal performance during the year to calculate a final over or underperformance return. This metric quantifies, in percentage points, the advantages or disadvantages associated with Rosh Hashanah. Markets highlighted with a checkmark or an “x” should be closely monitored for potential strengths or weaknesses heading into the event.
Calendar Breakdown by Events
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