By Dean Seal

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq separately plan to close their markets on Jan. 9 to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

The exchanges separately said Monday that their equity and options markets would be closed next Thursday for a national day of mourning. Carter died Sunday in Plains, Ga., at the age of 100.

Nasdaq said it observed a moment of silence at 9:20 a.m. ET Monday and issued a message on the Nasdaq Tower in New York honoring the former president.

"On behalf of Nasdaq, we extend our deepest condolences to the Carter Family," Nasdaq President Tal Cohen said.

The NYSE, which is owned by Intercontinental Exchange, said its U.S. flag would be flown at half-staff to honor Carter.

"During his noteworthy post-presidential life, President Carter left an enduring legacy of humanitarianism," NYSE Group President Lynn Martin said.

Write to Dean Seal at dean.seal@wsj.com


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