# Market

<table><thead><tr><th width="283">Term</th><th>Definition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Current Session</strong></td><td>The ongoing trading session (e.g., pre-market, regular, or post-market).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Exchange</strong></td><td>A marketplace where securities, commodities, derivatives, and other financial instruments are traded.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Holidays</strong></td><td>Days when the exchange is closed for trading, typically due to public holidays.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Last Update</strong></td><td>The most recent time at which the market status information was updated.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Local Time</strong></td><td>The current time in the exchange's time zone.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Market Index</strong></td><td>A measurement of the performance of a specific group of stocks (e.g., S&#x26;P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Next Opening</strong></td><td>The date and time when the exchange will next open for trading.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Significant Events</strong></td><td>Important events or news that could impact the market.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Status</strong></td><td>Indicates whether the exchange is currently open or closed.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Time Zone</strong></td><td>The time zone in which the exchange is located, impacting its trading hours.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trading Hours</strong></td><td>The specific times during which an exchange is open for trading.</td></tr></tbody></table>