The move comes as traditional exchanges face growing competition from crypto markets and tokenized stock platforms that offer 24-hour trading.
The London Stock Exchange plans to launch a night trading platform in the first half of 2027, joining a growing number of global exchanges offering or planning for near-24-hour trading.
According to a report According to the Financial Times, the new LSE site will operate separately from its main market and will operate from 5:00 p.m. to 7:50 a.m. London time. It will initially offer access to exchange-traded products such as those tracking the UK or US stock market.
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