Per Woofun AI, global equity markets observe a closure on Monday, May 25, driven by regional holidays including Memorial Day in the US, Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, and the Spring Bank Holiday in the UK.

Concurrently, South Korean exchanges remain shut, and cross-border trading links for Hong Kong are suspended.

Meanwhile, futures markets adjust their schedules accordingly. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), precious metals and US crude oil futures conclude trading early at 02:30 Beijing time on May 26, while US stock and Treasury futures close at 01:00 Beijing time. Similarly, Brent crude oil futures on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) end early at 01:30 Beijing time on May 26.