November 27, 2025, saw global markets navigate a mix of holiday-thinned U.S. trading, solid European performance, and mixed activity in Asia. Investors weighed corporate earnings, macroeconomic data, and currency movements, while positioning ahead of the month-end. In Israel, the Tel Aviv indices posted gains, reflecting strength in banks and balanced sectors, despite global uncertainty and volatile international markets.

Americas – U.S. Markets Closed for Thanksgiving

The New York Stock Exchange was closed on November 27, 2025, for Thanksgiving, limiting active trading to futures contracts. Nasdaq futures rose 0.82% to 23,214.69, the Russell 2000 futures gained 0.82% to 2,486.12, S&P 500 futures added 0.69% to 6,812.61, and Dow Jones futures increased 0.67% to 47,427.12. The VIX edged slightly higher to 17.21, signaling ongoing caution among investors. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index rose marginally by 0.02% to 99.59. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite index moved up 0.05% to 31,196.71, reflecting stability in North American equities. Brazilian equities faced pressure, with the IBOVESPA down 0.12% to 158,359.77, affected by regional market volatility.

Europe – Broad-Based Gains Across Major Indices

European equities outperformed on November 27, 2025, led by the MSCI Europe, which gained 1.48% to 2,536.09 points. National indices showed modest advances: the DAX increased 0.18% to 23,767.96, the CAC 40 was up 0.04% to 8,099.47, and the FTSE 100 rose 0.02% to 9,693.93. Currency movements supported the rally, with the British Pound Index up 0.51% and the Euro Index gaining 0.21%. Investors responded positively to strong corporate earnings and macroeconomic stability, while monitoring potential interest rate implications and trade developments across the continent.

Asia – Mixed Performance Amid Regional Economic Concerns

Asian markets on November 27, 2025, presented a mixed picture. China’s SSE Composite gained 0.21% to 3,883.46, while India’s S&P BSE Sensex inched higher by 0.08% to 85,788.59. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 saw minor gains of 0.03% to 8,620.20. Conversely, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.06% to 50,138.13, Hang Seng dropped 0.24% to 25,884.42, and South Korea’s KOSPI Composite declined 1.43% to 3,930.09. Currency pressure and mixed export data contributed to regional volatility, while the Australian Dollar Index strengthened 0.80% to 65.19, bolstering confidence in trade-sensitive sectors.

Israel – Tel Aviv Indices Rise on Sector-Specific Strength

In Israel, Tel Aviv indices posted gains on November 27, 2025. The TA-35 increased 0.49% to 3,390.77 points, TA-90 rose 0.82% to 3,620.74, and the TA-90 Banks index added 0.85% to 3,767.40. Trading volume reached over ₪3.4 billion, with banks and balanced sectors driving performance. Bond markets were stable, with the All-Bond general index down slightly by 0.02% to 419.30 points. Short-term and inflation-linked bonds experienced minor declines, reflecting investor sensitivity to global yields and domestic liquidity conditions.

Outlook for November 28, 2025

Looking ahead to November 28, 2025, U.S. markets are expected to reopen with investors reacting to economic data and corporate earnings released during the holiday-shortened session. European markets may continue tracking corporate performance and currency stability, while Asian investors will monitor trade flows and regional economic indicators. In Israel, sector-specific momentum, particularly in banks and diversified sectors, is likely to influence equity performance. Global risks include interest rate expectations, geopolitical developments, and end-of-month portfolio adjustments, which could drive volatility across all major markets.