New York Stock Exchange To Reopen Trading Floor

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will reopen its trading floor on May 26, after being closed for over two months due to COVID-19. NYSE President Stacy Cunningham announced that only a limited number of brokers will be allowed on the floor, adhering to strict safety measures such as avoiding public transport, temperature checks, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing. The floor will be cleaned daily. The trading floors were initially closed in late March after COVID-19 cases were detected, and operations have been electronic since then.

When is the New York Stock Exchange planning to reopen its trading floor?

• July 1

• May 26

• April 15

• June 10

What is one of the new safety measures for brokers returning to the NYSE floor?

• Mandatory face masks

• No temperature checks

• Unlimited public transportation use

• No social distancing

What must traders avoid using to reach the NYSE floor?

• Bicycles

• Public transportation

• Walking

• Private cars

Why were the NYSE trading floors initially closed in March?

• Because of a holiday

• For renovations

• Due to a fire

• After two COVID-19 cases were confirmed

How has the NYSE been operating since the trading floors were closed?

• Electronically

• Through phone calls

• Via postal mail

• In-person meetings