U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 13 points at 8:35 AM EST.
The Canadian Dollar added 0.06 to US71.46 cents after release of Canada's September GDP at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus was a 0.1% increase versus a 0.3% drop in August. Actual was a 0.2% increase.
Today is "Black Friday" in the U.S. The term "Black Friday" comes from a proverbial understanding that the bottom line for U.S. retailers for the year turns from red (i.e. a loss) to black (i.e. a profit) on the fourth Friday in November.
U.S. equity markets close today at 1:00 PM EST. Canadian equity markets have regular trading hours (i.e. close at 4:00 PM EST). Trading activity in both markets are expected to be extremely low. Tradition has it that Canadian equity indices move slightly higher during the day before and after U.S. Thanksgiving Day. Strength by the TSX yesterday is following its historic pattern.
TSX Momentum Barometers for November 27th
The intermediate term Barometer added 0.47 to 70.24%. It remains Overbought.
The long term Barometer was unchanged at 80.57%. It remains Overbought.
EquityClock's Market Outlook for November 28th
A bifurcated economy requires being "choiceful" in stock selection, but there is still plenty to buy at this seasonally strong time of year. See:
https://equityclock.com/2025/11/26/stock-market-outlook-for-november-28-2025/
Technical Notes
TSX Composite Index, S&P/TSE 60 iShares (XIU.TO) and Canada iShares (EWC) moved to all-time highs on Wednesday.
Marriott (MAR) a NASDAQ 100 stock moved above $304.55 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend.
Analog Devices (ADI) a NASDAQ 100 stock moved above $257.11 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend.
Base Metals equities and related ETFs (e.g. XBM.TO) were notably higher on Wednesday and Thursday. Their period of seasonal strength on a real and relative basis is from November 28th to February 18th. See seasonality chart at www.EquityClock.com
Leading strength in the base metals sector on Wednesday was Alcoa (AA) on a move above $41.44 extending an intermediate uptrend. Seasonal influences are favourable on a real and relative basis until December 29th See seasonality chart at www.EquityClock.com
Trader's Corner
Equity Indices and Related ETFs
Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for November 26th 2025
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Source for all positive seasonality ratings: www.EquityClock.com
Commodities
Daily Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for November 26th 2025
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Sectors
Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for November 26th 2025
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
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S&P 500 Momentum Barometers
The intermediate term Barometer added 5.00 to 56.60. It remains Neutral. Daily uptrend was extended.
The long term Barometer added 0.60 to 60.60. It changed from Neutral to Overbought on a move above 60.00.
TSX Momentum Barometers
The intermediate term Barometer added 3.32 to 69.67. It remains Overbought. Daily uptrend was extended.
The long term Barometer added 0.95 to 80.57. It remains Overbought.
Disclaimer: Seasonality ratings and technical ratings offered in this report and at
www.equityclock.com are for information only. They should not be considered as advice to purchase or to sell mentioned securities. Data offered in this report is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed
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