U.S. equity markets were closed on Monday (May 25) for Memorial Day. Brent crude oil futures contracts traded on Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) ceased trading early at 01:30 Beijing time on May 26. Precious metals and U.S. crude oil futures contracts traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) were suspended at 02:30 Beijing time on May 26, while equity index futures contracts were suspended at 01:00 Beijing time on May 26. The Seoul Stock Exchange in South Korea was closed for a compensatory holiday for Buddha’s Birthday. Hong Kong stocks were closed for Buddha’s Birthday, with both Northbound and Southbound trading suspended. The London Stock Exchange in the UK was closed for the Spring Bank Holiday.