ChainCatcher news, the financial website Forexlive reports that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has passed away, and his funeral is scheduled for January 9.Historically, the U.S. stock market has closed on the national day of mourning for former presidents, and it is expected to be the case this time as well. Federal non-essential employees will also have a day off, which may affect the economic data released that day. (Jin Ten)