Why 2:30 starts the most important hour of the day  CNBC

Institutional investors and active traders are monitoring this development for its potential impact on market structure, liquidity and cross-asset flows. Positioning across equities, FX and fixed income may adjust as new information reaches the market.

Market participants typically weigh near-term price action against broader macro trends, regulatory changes and earnings expectations as the story develops. Volatility in related instruments could increase while desks reassess risk limits and execution strategies across lit and dark venues.