MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - Corrective Gilt Cycle in Play
Price Signal Summary – Corrective Gilt Cycle in Play
- S&P E-Minis are unchanged and the contract is trading at this week’s highs. Sights are on the key resistance and bull trigger at 6053.25, the Nov 11 high. A break of this hurdle would resume the uptrend and open 6070.16, a Fibonacci projection. A bear trend in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains intact. A fresh cycle low on Nov 19 marked a resumption of the downtrend that started Sep 30. Price has traded through 4746.94, 61.8% of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull cycle.
- EURGBP is trading lower but remains inside a range. Attention is on a bullish engulfing candle pattern on Nov 12, that highlights a possible S/T reversal. The recovery from the Nov 22 low is also seen as a potential bullish development. EURJPY remains soft and the cross is again trading lower, today. The cross has cleared a number of retracement points and sights are on 157.87, the 76.4% retracement of the Sep 16 - Oct 31 bull cycle. Trend conditions in USDCAD remain bullish and Tuesday’s fresh cycle reinforced this theme. The move higher confirmed a resumption of the primary uptrend and marked an extension of the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows.
- The long-term trend condition in Gold 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. A bearish threat in WTI futures remains present and Monday’s move lower reinforces this theme. Attention is on $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.
- Bund futures have traded higher this week and the contract is holding on to its latest gains. A bullish theme remains intact and further gains are likely. Price has recently breached 133.39, 50.0% of the Oct 1 - Nov 6 bear leg. The medium-term trend condition in Gilt futures remains bearish, however, a corrective cycle is in play and this week’s climb reinforces current bullish conditions. A continuation higher would pave the way for a climb towards 96.33 next, a Fibonacci projection.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EURUSD TECHS: Monitoring Resistance At The 20-Day EMA
- RES 4: 1.0825 High Nov 7
- RES 3: 1.0755 50-day EMA
- RES 2: 1.0612 20-day EMA
- RES 1: 1.0597 Intraday high
- PRICE: 1.0568 @ 08:16 GMT Nov 29
- 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 has traded higher this week and is holding on to its latest gains. The Nov 22 price pattern - a hammer candle - highlights a possible short-term base and if correct, the start of a corrective cycle. The trend is oversold and a continued recovery would allow this condition to unwind. Firm resistance to watch is 1.0612, the 20-day EMA. For bears, a move through 1.0335, the Nov 22 low, would resume the downtrend.
GBPUSD TECHS: Pierces The 20-Day EMA
- RES 4: 1.3175 High Oct 4
- RES 3: 1.3048 High Nov 6 and a key resistance
- RES 2: 1.2869 50-day EMA
- RES 1: 1.2729/50 20-day EMA / Intraday high
- PRICE: 1.2703 @ 08:22 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 1.2567/2487 Low Nov 27 / 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
Gains this week in GBPUSD highlight the start of a corrective cycle. The move higher is allowing an oversold trend condition to unwind. Initial firm resistance to monitor is 1.2729, the 20-day EMA. It has been pierced, a clear break of the average would signal scope for a stronger recovery. The medium-term trend condition remains bearish, with moving average studies in a bear-mode set-up. The bear trigger is 1.2487, the Nov 22 low.
EURGBP TECHS: Potential Base Building
- 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: 0.8357/76 50-day EMA / High Nov 19
- PRICE: 0.8315 @ 06:45 GMT Nov 29
- 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 lower but remains inside a range. Attention is on a bullish engulfing candle pattern on Nov 12, that highlights a possible S/T reversal. The recovery from the Nov 22 low is also seen as a potential bullish development. Furthermore, the 20- and 50 day EMAs have been pierced. A clear break of both EMAs would strengthen the risk of a reversal and open 0.8404, a Fibonacci retracement. Key support is at 0.8260, the Nov 11 low.
USDJPY TECHS: Retracement Mode
- RES 4: 157.86 High Jul 19
- RES 3: 156.88 2.236 proj of the Sep 16 - 27 - 30 price swing
- RES 2: 155.89/156.75 High Nov 20 / 15 and the bull trigger
- RES 1: 153.22 20-day EMA
- PRICE: 150.02 @ 06:59 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 149.76 Intraday low
- SUP 2: 149.09 Low Oct 21
- SUP 3: 148.17 50.0% retracement of the Sep 16 - Nov 15
- SUP 4: 147.35 Low Oct 8
This week’s move lower in USDJPY marks an extension of the current corrective cycle, and today’s weakness reinforces a S/T bearish theme. The pair has traded through both the 20- and 50-day EMAs. This signals scope for a deeper retracement, towards 148.17 next, a Fibonacci retracement. A reversal higher would refocus attention on the bull trigger at 156.75, the Nov 15 high. Initial firm resistance is seen at 153.22, the 20-day EMA.
EURJPY TECHS: Southbound
- RES 4: 167.40 61.8% retracement of the Nov 11 - Aug 5 bear leg
- RES 3: 165.04/166.69 High Nov 15 / High Oct 31 and the bull trigger
- RES 2: 164.76 High Nov 20 and a key short-term resistance
- RES 1: 160.71/162.58 High Nov 27 / 20-day EMA
- PRICE: 158.60 @ 07:13 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 158.24 Intraday low
- SUP 2: 157.87 76.4% retracement of the Sep 16 - Oct 31 bull cycle
- SUP 3: 157.05 Low Sep 18
- SUP 4: 155.15 Low Sep 16 and a key support
EURJPY remains soft and the cross is again trading lower, today. The cross has cleared a number of retracement points and sights are on 157.87, the 76.4% retracement of the Sep 16 - Oct 31 bull cycle. A break of this level would strengthen a bearish theme and open 155.15, the Sep 16 low. Initial firm resistance to watch is 162.58, the 20-day EMA. A breach of this EMA is required to signal a reversal.
AUDUSD TECHS: Corrective Bounce
- RES 4: 0.6762 High Oct 9
- RES 3: 0.6733 High Oct 13
- RES 2: 0.6604/88 50-day EMA / High Nov 7 and a reversal trigger
- RES 1: 0.6534/50 20-day EMA / High Nov 25
- PRICE: 0.6516 @ 07:57 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 0.6434 Low Nov 26
- SUP 3: 0.6400 Round number support
- SUP 3: 0.6350 Low Aug 5 and a key support
- SUP 4: 0.6339 Low Nov 10 2023
A bearish theme in AUDUSD remains intact. The fresh cycle low on Tuesday marks an extension of the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs. Note that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a dominant downtrend. Scope is seen for a move towards 0.6350, the Aug 5 low and the next key support. The pair has recovered from its recent lows - a correction. Initial firm resistance to watch is 0.6534, the 20-day EMA.
USDCAD TECHS: Pullback Appears Corrective
- RES 4: 1.4287 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: 1.4078/4178 High Nov 27 / 26 and the bull trigger
- PRICE: 1.4002 @ 08:03 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 1.3965/28 20-day EMA / Low Nov 25 and a key support
- SUP 2: 1.3858 50-day EMA
- SUP 3: 1.3822 Low Nov 6
- SUP 4: 1.3747 Low Oct 17
Trend conditions in USDCAD remain bullish and Tuesday’s fresh cycle reinforced this theme. The move higher confirmed a resumption of the primary uptrend and marked 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, the latest pullback appears corrective.
FIXED INCOME
BUND TECHS: (Z4) Bull Cycle Extension
- RES 4: 136.20 High Oct 1 and a key resistance
- RES 3: 135.24 High Oct 3
- RES 2: 134.87 76.4% retracement of the Oct 1 - Nov 6 bear leg
- RES 1: 134.72 Intraday high
- PRICE: 134.57 @ 07:58 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 133.75/132.90 Low Nov 27 / 20-day EMA
- SUP 2 131.28 Low Nov 14
- SUP 3: 130.58 Low Nov 6 and the bear trigger
- SUP 4: 129.99 1.236 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 -16 price swing
Bund futures have traded higher this week and the contract is holding on to its latest gains. A bullish theme remains intact and further gains are likely. Price has recently breached 133.39, 50.0% of the Oct 1 - Nov 6 bear leg. The move higher has also resulted in a breach of; 134.05, the 61.8% retracement point, and 134.25, the high on Oct 16 and 18. This opens 134.87 next, the 76.4% retracement. Initial firm support to watch is 132.90, the 20-day EMA.
BOBL TECHS: (Z4) Bullish Tone
- RES 4: 120.650 High Oct 1 and a key resistance
- RES 3: 120.190 High Oct 3
- RES 2: 119.949 76.4% retracement of the Oct 1 - 31 bear leg
- RES 1: 119.770 Intraday high
- PRICE: 119.680 @ 07:00 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 119.280/118.906 Low Nov 27 / 20-day EMA
- SUP 2: 118.150 Low Nov 14
- SUP 3: 118.680 Low Oct 31 and the bear trigger
- SUP 4: 117.570 2.00 proj of the Oct 18 - 22 - 24
Bobl futures maintain a firmer tone and this week’s gains highlight an extension of the current cycle. The contract has recently breached both the 20- and 50-day EMAs and traded above 119.519, 61.8% of the Oct 1 - 31 bear leg. Clearance of this level strengthens a bullish theme and opens 119.949, the 76.4% retracement point. Initial firm support lies at 118.906, the 20-day EMA.
SCHATZ TECHS: (Z4) Trading Just Below Its Recent Highs
- RES 4: 107.335 High Oct 1 and a key resistance
- RES 3: 107.225 High Oct 3
- RES 2: 107.108 76.4% retracement of the Oct 1 - 31 bear leg
- RES 1: 107.070 High Oct 24 and the near-term bull trigger
- PRICE: 106.980 @ 06:13 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 106.843/645 20-day EMA / Low Nov 18
- SUP 2: 106.485 Low Nov 5
- SUP 3: 106.375 Low Oct 31 and the bear trigger
- SUP 4: 106.315 1.000 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 - 24 price swing
Schatz futures are in consolidation mode and remain closer to their recent highs. The contract traded higher on Nov 22, extending its bull cycle. Both the 20- and 50-day EMAs have been breached and attention is on 107.070, the Oct 24 high. Clearance of this level would expose 107.108, 76.4% of the bear leg between Oct 1 - 31. Key short-term support is at 106.645, the Nov 18 low. Initial support is 106.843, 20-day EMA.
GILT TECHS: (H5) Fresh Cycle High
- RES 4: 96.67 2.500 proj of the Nov 18 - 19 - 20 price swing
- RES 3: 96.52 2.382 proj of the Nov 18 - 19 - 20 price swing
- RES 2: 96.33 2.236 proj of the Nov 18 - 19 - 20 price swing
- RES 1: 96.10 Intraday high
- PRICE: 95.90 @ 08:18 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 95.17/94.66 Low Nov 28 / 25
- SUP 2: 93.96 Low Nov 22
- SUP 3: 93.40 Low Nov 18 and a key short-term support
- SUP 4: 93.00 Round number support
The medium-term trend condition in Gilt futures remains bearish, however, a corrective cycle is in play and this week’s climb reinforces current bullish conditions. A continuation higher would pave the way for a climb towards 96.33 next, a Fibonacci projection. 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.
BTP TECHS: (Z4) Approaching Key Resistance
- RES 4: 123.88 2.00 proj of the Nov 7 - 12 - 13 price swing
- RES 3: 123.32 1.764 proj of the Nov 7 - 12 - 13 price swing
- RES 2: 122.62 High Oct 1 and a key resistance
- RES 1: 122.52 Intraday high
- PRICE: 122.43 @ 08:14 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 120.70 20-day EMA
- SUP 2: 119.63 Low Nov 18
- SUP 3: 119.12 Low Nov 13
- SUP 4: 117.88 Low Nov 7 and a key support
BTP futures traded higher again, on Thursday, as the contract extends the current bull phase. The recovery has resulted in a clear breach of resistance at 121.50, 76.4% of the Oct 1 - Nov 7 bear leg (pierced). This signals scope for a full retracement to 122.62, the Oct 1 high. Clearance of this level would highlight an important bullish development. Initial firm support to watch is 119.63, the Nov 18 low. Clearance of this level would be bearish.
EQUITIES
EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (Z4) Trend Needle Points South
- 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: 4863.24 50-day EMA
- PRICE: 4765.00 @ 06:25 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 4699.00 Low Nov 19 and the 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
A bear trend in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains intact. A fresh cycle low on Nov 19 marked a resumption of the downtrend that started Sep 30. Price has traded through 4746.94, 61.8% of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull cycle. This exposes 4662.12 next, the 76.4% retracement point. Initial firm resistance has been defined at 4961.00, the Nov 6 high, where a break would highlight a reversal. First resistance is at 4863.24, the 50-day EMA.
E-MINI S&P: (Z4) Bull Trigger Remains Exposed
- RES 4: 6145.26 1.236 proj of the Aug 5 - Sep 3 - 6 price swing
- RES 3: 6103.88 1.500 proj of the Sep 6 - 17 - 18 price swing
- RES 2: 6070.16 1.382 proj of the Sep 6 - 17 - 18 price swing
- RES 1: 6053.25 High Nov 11 and the bull trigger
- PRICE: 6026.75 @ 07:20 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: 5951.31 20-day EMA
- SUP 2: 5868.84 50-day EMA
- SUP 3: 5814.75 Low Nov 6
- SUP 4: 5724.25 Low Nov 4 and a key support
S&P E-Minis are unchanged and the contract is trading at this week’s highs. Sights are on the key resistance and bull trigger at 6053.25, the Nov 11 high. A break of this hurdle would resume the uptrend and open 6070.16, a Fibonacci projection. Moving average studies remain in a bull-mode set-up and this highlights a dominant uptrend and positive market sentiment. Initial support to watch lies at 5951.31, the 20-day EMA.
COMMODITIES
BRENT TECHS: (G5) Outlook Remains Bearish
- 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: $72.62 @ 07:07 GMT Nov 29
- 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 are unchanged. A short-term bearish condition remains intact and Monday’s 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 $75.79, the Nov 5 high.
WTI TECHS: (F5) Still Looking For Weakness
- 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: $68.79 @ 07:16 GMT Nov 29
- 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
A bearish threat in WTI futures remains present and Monday’s move lower reinforces this theme. Attention is on $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: $2661.9 @ 07:21 GMT Nov 29
- SUP 1: $2605.3 - Low Nov 26
- 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
The long-term trend condition in Gold 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. Monday’s move lower is - for now - considered corrective, despite it being a very sharp pullback. Resistance to watch is $2721.4, Monday’s high. Key support to monitor is $2536.9, the Nov 14 low. A break would be bearish.
SILVER TECHS: Bear Cycle Still In Play
- 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: $31.202/537 - 50-day EMA / High Nov 19
- PRICE: 30.632 @ 08:08 GMT Nov 29
- 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
Medium-term conditions in Silver remain bullish and the bear cycle that started on Oct 23 still appears to be a correction. This corrective cycle remains in play. 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. Initial firm resistance to watch is $31.202, the 50-day EMA.