U.S. markets rose sharply near month’s end, driven by tech stocks, despite low holiday volume.

Global markets saw subdued trading activity during the final week of November due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, with Wall Street closing early on Friday and markets closed Thursday. Despite low volume, major U.S. indices ended the week positively, with the Dow Jones rising 3.18% and the S&P 500 gaining 3.73%, erasing November’s losses. Tech stocks led the rebound, including Broadcom, Intel, and Western Digital. Regional markets showed mixed results, with gains in Asia-Pacific and Canada, and modest movements in the UK and UAE. Individual stocks saw significant volatility, with some surging and others declining sharply. The week reflected a temporary recovery rather than a sustained trend, influenced by holiday-related trading patterns.