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Market overview 28.11.2025 - indigostrader - 28.11.2025
Good morning, traders.
Welcome to a unique trading day—**Friday, November 28th, 2025**. As the U.S. winds down from the Thanksgiving holiday, we're facing an early market close at 1:00 PM EST. This typically leads to thinned liquidity, which can amplify moves and create erratic price action. The key today is not to force trades but to manage existing ones and stay nimble.
With U.S. participants only partially engaged, expect ranges to hold until London's close. The main driver will be position-squaring for the week and month.
* **EUR/USD:** Yesterday's ECB rhetoric and CPI data provided a brief boost, but the pair is struggling to find a clear direction. Watch for a test of the weekly highs, but be wary of a fade. **Key Levels:** The 1.0900-1.0920 zone is now resistance; 1.0870 is the first line of support.
* **USD/JPY:** The intervention watch continues. With U.S. bond markets closed, the yen's fate lies in the hands of Asian and European flows. A break below 158.00 could trigger a sharper move down as carry-trade longs exit. **Key Level:** 158.50 remains the pivot.
* **AUD/USD & CAD:** Keep an eye on commodity prices. A weak bounce in crude and metals could cap any significant rallies in the commodity dollars. Trade the ranges.
**Forex Focus:** Low expectations for trend days. Focus on shorter timeframes (H1, M15) and be quick to take profits. Beware of "false" breakouts due to low liquidity.
Equity Index Futures are set for a quiet, range-bound session. The reduced trading hours mean we lack the usual participation from the full spectrum of institutional players.
* **E-mini S&P 500 (ES) & E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ):** Expect a tight range. Yesterday's momentum, or lack thereof, may not carry over. The theme is "defensive positioning" ahead of the weekend. Don't be surprised by a late-morning drift lower as traders flatten books before the early close. **Key Levels for ES:** Watch 5375 as intraday resistance and 5330 as support. A break of either is unlikely to sustain.
* **10-Year T-Note (ZN) & 30-Year T-Bond (ZB):** Cash bond markets are **closed** today. Futures will trade, but volume will be extremely light and prone to odd swings. Best to avoid unless you are managing existing positions.
**Futures Focus:** This is a scalper's environment. Reduce position sizes and widen stops to account for the increased noise. The goal is to preserve capital, not to make a fortune.
With the early close and reduced liquidity, options traders need to be aware of two key Greeks: Gamma and Theta.
* **Gamma Pin:** With many monthly options expiring today, the light volume can lead to a "gamma pin," where the underlying stock or index gets pinned to a key strike price (e.g., 5350 for SPX). Market makers' hedging activity can suppress volatility around these levels.
* **Theta Decay:** Time decay accelerates on the final day. If you are short premium, this is your friend. If you are long options, the clock is your enemy—especially in a low-volatility, range-bound session.
* **Strategy:** Consider closing out short-dated options positions to avoid the unpredictability of the final hours. For new trades, selling premium via credit spreads in the quiet morning session could capture rapid time decay.
**Options Focus:** Manage existing risk. Close out expiring positions you don't want to exercise. Avoid new long premium plays.
The early close dampens broad market moves, shifting the focus to stock-specific stories and end-of-month portfolio rebalancing.
* **Black Friday Trends:** While the market is closed, the retail data flow is not. Keep an eye on real-time news from major retailers and payment processors (e.g., V, MA). The initial headlines on foot traffic and online sales will set the narrative for Monday's open.
* **Energy & Tech:** Both sectors are likely to see muted action. However, any surprise headline from OPEC+ or a major tech company could cause an outsized move in individual names due to the light volume.
* **Defensive Sectors:** Utilities (XLU) and Consumer Staples (XLP) might see a slight bid as traders park capital safely before the weekend.
**Shares Focus:** It's a watching day. Use the time to update your watchlists and analyze the Black Friday data for potential Monday setups. Avoid entering new, large positions.
**Liquidity is King (or the lack thereof).** Today's theme is defined by the early close and reduced participation. This is not a day for heroic, trend-following moves. It's a day for discipline, risk management, and patience.
Trade small, trade smart, or don't trade at all. There's no shame in sitting on the sidelines and preparing for a full-strength session on Monday.
Wishing you all a relaxed and profitable weekend.
**What are your plans for today's session? Are you trading or observing? Share your thoughts below!**
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