| Name | Daily Close | Daily Change | Daily Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow | 47,427.12 | 314.67 | 0.67% |
| S&P 500 | 6,812.61 | 46.73 | 0.69% |
| Nasdaq | 23,214.69 | 189.1 | 0.82% |
| VIX | 17.19 | -1.37 | -7.38% |
| Gold | 4,194.90 | -7.4 | -0.18% |
| Oil | 58.97 | 0.32 | 0.55% |
OVERVIEW OF THE US MARKET
US equity markets were closed on November 27, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, marking a pause in trading after a recent rally fueled by shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
OVERVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET
Australian equities edged higher on November 27, 2025, in a subdued session influenced by global stability and sector rotations, as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 10.8 points or 0.13% to 8,617.3, while the All Ordinaries gained 12.7 points or 0.14% to 8,912. The benchmark hit an intraday high of 8,649.3 early on but lost steam amid thin holiday-affected volumes from the US closure, with advancers slightly outpacing decliners 144 to 135 in the ASX 300.
Sector performance was mixed, with Information Technology surging 2.04% to 2,348.7, snapping recent underperformance on bargain hunting after a 21% three-month lag. Standouts included Wisetech Global up 6.9% on a new director appointment, Catapult Sports up 5.7%, and Xero up 2.3%. Health Care rose 0.75% to 36,268.1, extending gains from October lows, while Consumer Discretionary added 0.34% to 4,075.1. Industrials and Utilities gained 0.27% and 0.20%, respectively.
Resources lagged, with Materials down 0.17% to 19,832.9 on profit-taking in miners and lithium stocks, and Energy tumbling 1.29% to 8,590.4 as oil eased on Ukraine peace hopes. Gold stocks rallied despite spot gold slipping 0.1% to $4,157.61 an ounce. Financials inched up 0.10% to 9,058.2, with big banks mixed—CBA, Westpac, and NAB edging higher, ANZ lower—while insurers like Suncorp weighed after storm claims and QBE’s update.
Notable movers included Sunrise Energy Metals up 26.2% in a short-term uptrend, EQ Resources up 15.4% on debt refinancing, and Locksley Resources up 14.5% as drilling commenced. Healthco Healthcare and Wellness REIT rose 12.9%, HMC Capital 10.2%. On the downside, Australian Ethical Investment fell 11.1% on licence conditions, Horizon Minerals down 8.8% post-rally, and Droneshield down 7.8% after a substantial holder change.
Broader sentiment aligned with global wraps, where MSCI Asia Pacific rose 0.2% for a fourth day, led by Japanese and South Korean tech. Bitcoin’s 0.7% gain to $90,800 supported risk tone, while the AUD/USD rose 0.29% to 0.6537 on fading RBA cut bets after October inflation data.
Macro releases showed capital expenditure surging 6.4% in Q3, far above the 0.5% poll, signaling investment strength. October CPI rose 3.8% year-on-year, beating 3.6%, with trimmed mean at 3.3% and weighted median at 3.4%, tempering easing expectations. RBA’s next move eyed for consistency amid yen vigilance.
Reece lifted 4.0% on a buyback, Ryman Healthcare up 2.8% on positive cashflow. Temple & Webster rebounded 4.8% post-selloff. With US markets closed, local focus on December 3 Q3 GDP and October trade data. Analysts note tech recovery potential but warn resources drag and banks’ underperformance cap upside.
