MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - AUD Trend Remains Bearish
Price Signal Summary – AUD Trend Remains Bearish
- The S&P E-Minis contract maintains a bullish tone and continues to appreciate. This confirms a resumption of the uptrend and signals scope for a continuation near-term. Note that moving average studies are in a bull-mode set-up, highlighting a dominant uptrend and positive market sentiment.Eurostoxx 50 futures have traded higher this week and the contract is holding on to its recent gains. The latest move higher undermines a recent bearish theme. Price has traded through the 50-day EMA, at 4864.78.
- A bear cycle in EURJPY remains in play despite the latest bounce. A number of retracement points have been cleared since the reversal on Oct 31. Most recently, 157.87, 76.4% of the Sep 16 - Oct 31 bull cycle, has been pierced. A clear break of it would strengthen a bearish theme and open 155.15, the Sep 16 low. The trend condition in AUDUSD remains bearish and Wednesday’s fresh cycle low reinforces current conditions. The move down marks a resumption of the downtrend. Note that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position too. The trend condition in USDCAD remains bullish and the Nov 25 fresh cycle high reinforces this theme. Gains confirm a resumption of the primary uptrend and mark an extension of the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows.
- Gold continues to trade inside a tight range, for now. The long-term trend condition remains bullish and the Oct 31 - Nov 14 bear leg appears to have been a correction. Moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Despite Tuesday’s gains, a bearish threat in WTI futures remains present and the Nov 25 move lower reinforces this theme. A resumption of bearish price action would open $65.74, the Oct 1 low, and $63.90, the Sep 10 low and key support.
- A bull cycle in Bund futures remains in play and the contract is holding on to the bulk of its recent gains. Price has recently traded through 136.37, the 76.4% retracement of the Oct 1 - Nov 6 bear leg. A bullish corrective cycle in Gilt futures remains in play and recent gains reinforces current short-term conditions. Sights are on 96.67 next, a Fibonacci projection point.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EURUSD TECHS: Monitoring Resistance At The 20-Day EMA
- RES 4: 1.0937 High NOv 5 / 6 and a key resistance
- RES 3: 1.0825 High Nov 7
- RES 2: 1.0721 50-day EMA
- RES 1: 1.0582/97 20-day EMA / High Nov 29
- PRICE: 1.0527 @ 05:45 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 1.0425/0335 Low Nov 26 / 22 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 1.0311 1.382 proj of the Sep 25 - Oct 23 - Nov 5 price swing
- SUP 3: 1.0258 1.500 proj of the Sep 25 - Oct 23 - Nov 5 price swing
- SUP 4: 1.0201 61.8% retracement of the Sep 28 - Juk 18 bull leg
EURUSD is unchanged. Key short-term resistance to watch is 1.0582, the 20-day EMA. Monday’s move lower reinforces the short-term importance of this resistance. A clear break of it is required to signal potential for a stronger recovery. This would open 1.0721, the 50-day EMA and allow for a continued unwinding of the oversold trend condition. The medium-term trend direction is down. The bear trigger lies at 1.0335, the Nov 22 low.
GBPUSD TECHS: Pierces The 20-Day EMA
- RES 4: 1.3048 High Nov 6 and a key resistance
- RES 3: 1.2961 50.0% retracement of the Sep 26 - Nov 22 bear leg
- RES 2: 1.2843 50-day EMA
- RES 1: 1.2716/50 20-day EMA / High Nov 29
- PRICE: 1.2718 @ 06:05 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 1.2617/2487 Low Dec 2 / Low Nov 22 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 1.2446 Low May 9
- SUP 3. 1.2367 76.4% retracement of the Oct 4 ‘23 - Sep 26 uptrend
- SUP 4: 1.2300 Low Apr 22 and a key support
GBPUSD is trading closer to its recent highs. Recent gains are considered corrective and the move higher is allowing an oversold trend condition to unwind. Initial firm resistance at 1.2716, the 20-day EMA, has been pierced. A clear break of the average would signal scope for a stronger recovery and expose the 50-day EMA, at 1.2843 The medium-term trend direction is down, the bear trigger is 1.2487, the Nov 22 low.
EURGBP TECHS: Trading Closer To Support
- RES 4: 0.8464 High Sep 11 and a key resistance
- RES 3: 0.8448 High Oct 31 and reversal trigger
- RES 2: 0.8404 76.4% retracement of the Oct 31 - Nov 11 bear leg
- RES 1: 0.8347/76 50-day EMA / High Nov 19 and a bull trigger
- PRICE: 0.8276 @ 06:58 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 0.8260 Low Nov 11 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 0.8250 Low Apr 14 ‘22
- SUP 3: 0.8203 Low Mar 7 2022 and a major support
- SUP 4: 0.8200 Round number support
EURGBP is trading closer to key support. For now, attention remains on the bullish engulfing candle pattern on Nov 12, that highlights a possible reversal. 0.8260, the Nov 11 low, marks the key short-term support. A break of this level would cancel the candle pattern and confirm a resumption of the downtrend. This would open 0.8203, the Mar 7 ‘22 low and major support. Key short-term resistance and a bull trigger is 0.8376, the Nov 19 high.
USDJPY TECHS: Bear Cycle Remains In Play
- RES 4: 156.88 2.236 proj of the Sep 16 - 27 - 30 price swing
- RES 3: 155.89/156.75 High Nov 20 / 15 and the bull trigger
- RES 2: 154.49 High Nov 26
- RES 1: 151.30/152.13 50- and 20-day EMA values
- PRICE: 149.79 @ 07:08 GMT Dec 05
- SUP 1: 148.65 Low Dec 03
- SUP 2: 148.17 50.0% retracement of the Sep 16 - Nov 15 bull leg
- SUP 3: 147.35 Low Oct 8
- SUP 4: 147.33 3.0% 10-dma envelope
USDJPY remains in a bear cycle. The pair traded to a fresh short-term trend low on Tuesday, confirming a resumption of the downleg and the retracement of the Sep 16 - Nov 15 rally. Price has recently traded through the 20- and 50-day EMAs - a bearish development. Sights are on 148.17, a Fibonacci retracement. A reversal higher would refocus attention on the bull trigger at 156.75, the Nov 15 high. Initial firm resistance is 152.13, the 20-day EMA.
EURJPY TECHS: Bear Threat Remains Present
- RES 4: 165.04/166.69 High Nov 15 / High Oct 31 and the bull trigger
- RES 3: 164.76 High Nov 20 and a key short-term resistance
- RES 2: 162.16 50-day EMA
- RES 1: 158.66/160.98 High Dec 4 / 20-day EMA
- PRICE: 157.91 @ 07:18 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 156.18 Low Dec 03
- SUP 2: 156.05 Low Sep 17
- SUP 3: 155.15 Low Sep 16 and a key support
- SUP 4: 153.87 Low Dec 8 / 14 2023
A bear cycle in EURJPY remains in play despite the latest bounce. A number of retracement points have been cleared since the reversal on Oct 31. Most recently, 157.87, 76.4% of the Sep 16 - Oct 31 bull cycle, has been pierced. A clear break of it would strengthen a bearish theme and open 155.15, the Sep 16 low. Initial firm resistance is 160.98, the 20-day EMA. A breach of this average is required to signal a reversal.
AUDUSD TECHS: Southbound
- RES 4: 0.6762 High Oct 9
- RES 3: 0.6733 High Oct 13
- RES 2: 0.6585/88 50-day EMA / High Nov 7 and a reversal trigger
- RES 1: 0.6514/50 20-day EMA / High Nov 25
- PRICE: 0.6447 @ 08:00 GMT Dec 05
- SUP 1: 0.6399 Low Dec 04
- SUP 3: 0.6350 Low Aug 5 and a key support
- SUP 3: 0.6339 Low Nov 10 2023
- SUP 4: 0.6259 1.000 proj of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 - 7 price swing
The trend condition in AUDUSD remains bearish and Wednesday’s fresh cycle low reinforces current conditions. The move down marks a resumption of the downtrend. Note that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position too, highlighting a dominant downtrend. Scope is seen for a move towards 0.6350, the Aug 5 low and the next key support. Initial firm resistance to watch is 0.6514, the 20-day EMA.
USDCAD TECHS: Bullish Trend Structure
- RES 4: 1.4304 2.0% 10-dma envelope
- RES 3: 1.4246 2.00 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
- RES 2: 1.4196 1.764 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
- RES 1: 1.4090/4178 High Dec 02 / High Nov 26 and the bull trigger
- PRICE: 1.4062 @ 08:05 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 1.3993/28 20-day EMA / Low Nov 25 and a key support
- SUP 2: 1.3887 50-day EMA
- SUP 3: 1.3822 Low Nov 6
- SUP 4: 1.3747 Low Oct 17
The trend condition in USDCAD remains bullish and the Nov 25 fresh cycle high reinforces this theme. Gains confirm a resumption of the primary uptrend and mark an extension of the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Sights are on 1.4196 next, a Fibonacci projection. Key short-term support has been defined at 1.3928, the Nov 25 low. For now, short-term weakness is considered corrective.
FIXED INCOME
BUND TECHS: (H5) Trend Needle Points North
- RES 4: 138.00 Round number resistance
- RES 3: 137.72 High Oct 1 and a key resistance
- RES 2: 137.28 High Oct 2
- RES 1: 137.18 High Dec 2
- PRICE: 136.86 @ 05:12 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 135.93/135.18 Low Nov 29 / 20-day EMA
- SUP 2 134.95 Low Nov 26
- SUP 3: 134.55 Low Nov 25
- SUP 4: 133.17 Low Nov 20
A bull cycle in Bund futures remains in play and the contract is holding on to the bulk of its recent gains. Price has recently traded through 136.37, the 76.4% retracement of the Oct 1 - Nov 6 bear leg. A clear break of this level strengthens a bullish theme and signals scope for a climb towards 137.72, the Oct 1 high. Initial firm support lies at 135.18, the 20-day EMA. First support lies at 134.93, the Nov 29 low.
BOBL TECHS: (H5) Outlook Remains Bullish
- RES 4: 119.925 2.500 proj of the Nov 6 - 12 - 18 price swing
- RES 3: 119.813 2.382 proj of the Nov 6 - 12 - 18 price swing
- RES 2: 119.674 2.236 proj of the Nov 6 - 12 - 18 price swing
- RES 1: 119.480 High Dec 3
- PRICE: 119.230 @ 05:33 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 118.840 Low Nov 29
- SUP 2: 118.550 20-day EMA
- SUP 3: 118.280 Low Nov 25
- SUP 4: 118.000 Round number support
Bobl futures maintain a firmer tone and Monday's gains marked an extension of the current cycle. The contract continues to trade closer to its recent highs and this signals potential for an extension near-term. Scope is seen for a climb towards 119.674 next, a Fibonacci projection. The bull trigger is 119.480, Monday’s high. Initial firm support lies at 118.550, the 20-day EMA. First support lies at 118.840, the Nov 29 low.
SCHATZ TECHS: (H5) Bullish Outlook
- RES 4: 107.646 1.382 proj of the Oct 31 - Nov 14 - 18 price swing
- RES 3: 107.592 1.236 proj of the Nov 18 - 22 - 26 price swing
- RES 2: 107.505 1.000 proj of the Nov 18 - 22 - 26 price swing
- RES 1: 107.480 High Dec 2 / 3 and the bull trigger
- PRICE: 107.370 @ 06:19 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 107.245 Low Dec 4
- SUP 2: 107.135 Low Nov 26 and a key short-term support
- SUP 3: 107.045 Low Nov 22
- SUP 4: 106.960 Low Nov 20
Recent gains in Schatz futures highlight a continuation of the bull cycle that started Oct 31. The contract is trading closer to its recent highs. The short-term bull trigger has been defined at 107.480, the Dec 2 and 3 high. A break of this level would open 107.505 and 107.592, Fibonacci projection points. On the downside, initial firm support lies at 107.135, the Nov 26 low. A break would signal the start of a possible reversal.
GILT TECHS: (H5) Bull Cycle Intact
- RES 4: 97.00 Round number resistance
- RES 3: 96.83 2.618 proj of the Nov 18 - 19 - 20 price swing
- RES 2: 96.67 2.500 proj of the Nov 18 - 19 - 20 price swing
- RES 1: 96.54 High Dec 3
- PRICE: 96.01 @ Close Dec 4
- SUP 1: 95.17 Low Nov 28
- SUP 2: 94.66 Low Nov 25
- SUP 3: 93.96 Low Nov 22
- SUP 4: 93.40 Low Nov 18 and a key short-term support
A bullish corrective cycle in Gilt futures remains in play and recent gains reinforces current short-term conditions. Sights are on 96.67 next, a Fibonacci projection point. On the downside, a reversal lower would refocus attention on the initial key support at 93.40, the Nov 18 low. A breach of this support would be a bearish development and highlight a reversal. First support lies at 95.17, the Nov 28 low.
BTP TECHS: (H5) Northbound
- RES 4: 123.83 1.764 proj of the Nov 7 - 15 - 18 price swing
- RES 3: 123.43 1.618 proj of the Nov 7 - 15 - 18 price swing
- RES 2: 123.11 1.500 proj of the Nov 7 - 15 - 18 price swing
- RES 1: 122.98 High Dec 4
- PRICE: 122.88 @ Close Dec 5
- SUP 1: 121.75 Low Nov 29
- SUP 2: 120.92 20-day EMA
- SUP 3: 120.05 Low Nov 25
- SUP 4: 119.11 Low Nov 18
BTP futures traded higher yesterday, once again marking an extension of the bull cycle that started Nov 7. The latest rally has resulted in a move through key resistance at 121.97, the Oct 1 high. A clear break of this level highlights an important bullish development and opens 123.11 next, a Fibonacci projection. The trend is overbought and a corrective pullback would allow this condition to unwind. Support to watch is 120.92, the 20-day EMA.
EQUITIES
EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (Z4) Holding On To Its Recent Gains
- RES 4: 5015.00 High Oct 21
- RES 3: 5106.00 High Sep 30 and a bull trigger
- RES 2: 4961.00 High Nov 6 and a key short-term resistance
- RES 1: 4941.00 High Dec 4
- PRICE: 4920.00 @ 06:33 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 4831.81/4699.00 20-day EMA / Low Nov 19 and bear trigger
- SUP 2: 4707.00 Low Aug 9
- SUP 3: 4662.12 .76.4% retracement of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull cycle
- SUP 4: 4586.00 Low Aug 6
Eurostoxx 50 futures have traded higher this week and the contract is holding on to its recent gains. The latest move higher undermines a recent bearish theme. Price has traded through the 50-day EMA, at 4864.78. The clear breach of this average strengthens a bullish theme and signals scope for a stronger recovery, opening 4961.00, the Nov 6 high. Key support lies at 4699.00, the Nov 19 low. A break of it would resume the recent bear cycle.
E-MINI S&P: (Z4) Bulls Remain In The Driver’s Seat
- RES 4: 6261.64 1.236 proj of the Nov 4 - 11 - 19 price swing
- RES 3: 6200.00 Round number resistance
- RES 2: 6184.00 1.000 proj of the Nov 4 - 11 - 19 price swing
- RES 1: 6106.36 0.764 proj of the Nov 4 - 11 - 19 price swing
- PRICE: 6096.25@ 07:26 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: 5990.64 20-day EMA
- SUP 2: 5890.35 50-day EMA
- SUP 3: 5855.00 Low Nov 19
- SUP 4: 5814.75 Low Nov 6
The S&P E-Minis contract maintains a bullish tone and continues to appreciate. This confirms a resumption of the uptrend and signals scope for a continuation near-term. Note that moving average studies are in a bull-mode set-up, highlighting a dominant uptrend and positive market sentiment. Sights are on the 6106.36 next, a Fibonacci projection. Initial support to watch lies at 5990.65, the 20-day EMA.
COMMODITIES
BRENT TECHS: (G5) Support Remains Exposed
- RES 4: $84.32 - High Jul 5 and a key resistance
- RES 3: $81.83 - High Jul 18
- RES 2: $79.98/80.44 - High Oct 7 / 76.4% of Jul 5 - Sep 10 bear leg
- RES 1: $75.79 - High Nov 5
- PRICE: $72.34 @ 07:12 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: $69.95 - Low Oct 29
- SUP 2: $69.52/67.89 - Low Oct 1 / Low Sep 10 and the bear trigger
- SUP 3: $66.70 - 1.764 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing
- SUP 4: $64.34 - 2.000 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing
Brent futures remain in consolidation mode. The outlook is bearish and the Nov 25 move lower reinforces this theme. A continuation down would open $69.52 the Oct 1 low, and $67.89, the Sep 10 low and a key support. For bulls, a clearer reversal higher would instead refocus attention on key resistance at $79.98, the Oct 7 high. Initial firm resistance to watch is unchanged at $75.79, the Nov 5 high.
WTI TECHS: (F5) Bearish Theme
- RES 4: $80.25 - High Jul 5
- RES 3: $78.03 - High Jul 18
- RES 2: $74.83/77.04 - High Oct 10 / 8 and the bull trigger
- RES 1: $72.41 - High Nov 7
- PRICE: $68.68@ 07:18 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: $66.32 - Low Oct 29
- SUP 2: $65.74/63.90 - Low Oct 1 / Low Sep 10 and the bear trigger
- SUP 3: $62.73 - 1.764 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing
- SUP 4: $60.00 - Psychological round number
Despite Tuesday’s gains, a bearish threat in WTI futures remains present and the Nov 25 move lower reinforces this theme. A resumption of bearish price action would open $65.74, the Oct 1 low, and $63.90, the Sep 10 low and key support. For bulls, a stronger reversal to the upside would instead refocus attention on the key short-term resistance at $77.04, the Oct 8 high. Initial firm resistance to watch is unchanged at $72.41, the Nov 7 high.
GOLD TECHS: Trend Structure Remains Bullish
- RES 4: $2790.1 - High Oct 31 and the bull trigger
- RES 3: $2750.0 - High Nov 5
- RES 2: $2730.4 - 76.4% retracement of the Oct 31 - Nov 14 bear leg
- RES 1: $2721.4 - High Nov 25
- PRICE: $2648.3 @ 07:24 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: $2605.3/2564.4 - Low Nov 26 / 18
- SUP 2: $2536.9 - Low Nov 14 and a key support
- SUP 3: $2511.1 - Low Sep 12
- SUP 4: $2472.0 - Low Sep 4
Gold continues to trade inside a tight range, for now. The long-term trend condition remains bullish and the Oct 31 - Nov 14 bear leg appears to have been a correction. Moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Resistance to watch is $2721.4, the Nov 25 high. Clearance of this level would highlight a bullish short-term development. Key support to monitor is $2536.9, the Nov 14 low.
SILVER TECHS: Has Pierced Resistance At The 50-Day EMA
- RES 4: $35.226 - 61.8% of the 2011 - 2020 major bear leg
- RES 3: $35.167 - 2.00 proj of the Aug 8 - 26 - Sep 6 price swing
- RES 2: $33.125/34.903 - High Nov 1 / High Oct 23 and the bull trigger
- RES 1: $31.155/537 - 50-day EMA / High Nov 19
- PRICE: 31.250 @ 08:11 GMT Dec 5
- SUP 1: $29.642 - Low Nov 28
- SUP 2: $28.446 - 76.4% retracement of the Aug 8 - Oct 23 bull cycle
- SUP 3: $27.686 - Low Sep 6
- SUP 4: $26.451 - Low Aug 8
The bear cycle in Silver that started Oct 23 remains in play and despite recent gains, the metal continues to trade closer to its latest lows. Price has recently breached the 20- and 50-day EMAs, and traded through a trendline drawn from the Aug 8 low. A resumption of the bear leg would open $28.446, a Fibonacci retracement. The 50-day EMA, at $31.155, has been pierced. A clear of the average would highlight a possible reversal.