Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. The Cash Bonds would be trading during the report releases, but they could not hedge with the Futures markets closed. Hence, a change was needed in the Futures market hours and an earlier opening time was instituted. Current Futures Market Trading Hours. This most recent change has to do with maintenance requirements. Market Makers must meet rigorous education, training, and testing requirements to obtain NYSE Arca Equity Trading Permits (ETP), register in a given security, and remain in good standing with NYSE Arca thereafter to perform market-making activities. Orientation. NYSE Arca Market Maker Orientation