MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - USDJPY Trend Still Points North
Price Signal Summary – USDJPY Trend Needle Still Points North
- Bullish conditions in S&P E-Minis remain intact and last week’s gains reinforce current conditions. A key short-term support has been defined at 5724.25, Nov 4 low. A bearish condition in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains intact and last week’s fresh cycle lows reinforce current conditions, having confirmed a resumption of the bear cycle. The contract has pierced 4815.50, the 50.0% retracement of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull cycle.
- The trend condition in GBPUSD remains bearish and last week’s fresh cycle low reinforces current conditions. The move down highlighted the end of the recent corrective bounce and confirms a resumption of the downtrend. Key short-term support and the bear trigger at 1.2844. The USDJPY trend needle continues to point north and the pair is trading closer to its recent highs. Price has breached resistance at 153.88, the Oct 28 high, reinforcing a bullish condition. Sights are on 155.27, a Fibonacci projection. A bear cycle in AUDUSD remains intact and recent gains appear to have been a correction. Last Wednesday’s sell-off resulted in a breach of 0.6537, the Oct 30 low and bear trigger, highlighting a resumption of the downtrend.
- The trend condition in Gold is unchanged, it remains bullish and the latest pullback appears corrective. The yellow metal has cleared the 20-day EMA and this highlights potential for an extension of the corrective cycle. A bearish theme in WTI futures remains intact and the latest recovery, including last week’s gains, appear corrective. A resumption of weakness would expose $65.99, the Oct 1 low, and $64.16, the Sep 10 low and key support.
- Bund futures have recently traded in a volatile manner and for now, remain above their recent lows. The trend direction is down and last Wednesday’s initial break to a fresh cycle low reinforces current conditions. A bearish condition in Gilts remains intact. The contract has recently traded through 94.00 and breached 92.99, a 2.00 projection of the Sep 17 - 30 - Oct 1 price swing. This signals scope for an extension towards 92.23, the 2.236 projection.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EURUSD TECHS: Trend Needle Points South
- RES 4: 1.1040 High Oct 4
- RES 3: 1.0997 High Oct 8
- RES 2: 1.0937 High Nov 5 and key short-term resistance
- RES 1: 1.0850 20-day EMA
- PRICE: 1.0716 @ 06:06 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 1.0683 Low Nov 6
- SUP 2: 1.0666 Low Jun 26 and a key support
- SUP 3: 1.0650 Low May 1
- SUP 4: 1.0611 38.2% retracement of the Sep ‘22 - Jul ‘23 bull cycle
A sharp sell-off on Nov 6 in EURUSD highlighted a resumption of the current downtrend. The move down resulted in a reversal of the recent Oct 23 - Nov 5 correction and a breach of 1.0761, the Oct 23 low, signalling scope for an extension towards 1.0666, the Jun 26 low. Key short-term resistance has been defined at 1.0937, the Nov 5 and 6 high. A break would highlight a potential reversal.
GBPUSD TECHS: Trend Signals Remains Bearish
- RES 4: 1.3389 High Oct 1
- RES 3: 1.3274 High Oct 3 and the bull trigger
- RES 2: 1.3175 High Oct 4
- RES 1: 1.2991/3048 20-day EMA / High Nov 6
- PRICE: 1.2915 @ 06:20 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 1.2834 Low Nov 06 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 1.2799 Low Aug 15
- SUP 3: 1.2762 Low Aug 13
- SUP 4: 1.2665 Low Aug 8 and key support
The trend condition in GBPUSD remains bearish and last week’s fresh cycle low reinforces current conditions. The move down highlighted the end of the recent corrective bounce and confirms a resumption of the downtrend. Key short-term support and the bear trigger at 1.2844, the Oct 31 low, has been pierced. A clear break of it would open 1.2799, the Aug 15 low. Key short-term resistance has been defined at 1.3048, the Nov 6 high.
EURGBP TECHS: Pierces Key Support
- RES 4: 0.8523 High Aug 22
- RES 3: 0.8499 61.8% retracement of the Aug 8 / Oct 18 bear leg
- RES 2: 0.8464 High Sep 11 and a key resistance
- RES 1: 0.8377/0.8448 50-day EMA / High Oct 31 and reversal trigger
- PRICE: 0.8297 @ 06:31 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 0.8290 Intraday low
- SUP 2: 0.8276 3.382 projection of the Aug 8 - 13 - 14 price swing
- SUP 3: 0.8250 Low Apr 14 ‘22
- SUP 4: 0.8203 Low Mar 7 2022 and a major support
EURGBP maintains a softer tone and the cross is trading at its latest lows. Price has pierced a key short-term support at 0.8295, the Oct 18 low. A clear break of this level would confirm a resumption of the current downtrend. Moving average studies remain in a bear-mode position, highlighting a dominant downtrend. Sights are on 0.8276, a Fibonacci projection. Key short-term resistance and a reversal trigger is at 0.8448, the Oct 31 high.
USDJPY TECHS: Uptrend Remains Intact
- RES 4: 157.86 High Jul 19
- RES 3: 156.67 76.4% retracement of the Jul 3 - Sep 16 bear leg
- RES 2: 155.27 2.00 proj of the Sep 16 - 27 - 30 price swing
- RES 1: 154.71 High Nov 7
- PRICE: 153.52 @ 06:53 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 151.56 20-day EMA
- SUP 2: 149.68 50-day EMA
- SUP 3: 149.09 Low Oct 21
- SUP 4: 147.35 Low Oct 8
The USDJPY trend needle continues to point north and the pair is trading closer to its recent highs. Price has breached resistance at 153.88, the Oct 28 high, reinforcing a bullish condition. Sights are on 155.27, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm support is 151.56, the 20-day EMA. A break of this average would instead signal the start of a short-term corrective cycle. Support at the 50-day EMA, lies at 149.68.
EURJPY TECHS: Support Holds
- RES 4: 169.20 High Jul 24
- RES 3: 168.01 High Jul 26
- RES 2: 167.40 61.8% retracement of the Nov 11 - Aug 5 bear leg
- RES 1: 166.69 High Oct 31 and the bull trigger
- PRICE: 164.47 @ 07:05 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 163.36/21 50-day EMA / Low Nov 8
- SUP 2: 161.85/161.01 Low Oct 17 / Low Oct 4
- SUP 3: 158.11 Low Sep 30
- SUP 4: 157.05/155.15 Low Sep 18 / 16
A bullish theme in EURJPY remains intact and the latest pullback is considered corrective. Moving average studies are in a bull-mode set-up, highlighting a dominant uptrend. The 50-day EMA lies at 163.36. It has been pierced, however for now, support at the average remains intact. Recent gains suggest scope for a climb towards 167.40, a Fibonacci retracement point.
AUDUSD TECHS: Bear Trend Remains Intact
- RES 4: 0.6841 76.4% retracement of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 bear leg
- RES 3: 0.6762 High Oct 9
- RES 2: 0.6727 50.0% retracement of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 bear leg
- RES 1: 0.6680/88 50-day EMA / High Nov 7
- PRICE: 0.6583 @ 08:00 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 0.6513 Low Nov 6 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 0.6508 Low Aug 8
- SUP 3: 0.6490 76.4% retracement of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull leg
- SUP 4: 0.6472 Low Aug 6
A bear cycle in AUDUSD remains intact and recent gains appear to have been a correction. Last Wednesday’s sell-off resulted in a breach of 0.6537, the Oct 30 low and bear trigger, highlighting a resumption of the downtrend. Sights are on 0.6490, a Fibonacci retracement point. Firm resistance is at 0.6680, the 50-day EMA (pierced). A clear break of it would highlight a possible reversal.
USDCAD TECHS: Northbound
- RES 4: 1.4181 2.0% 10-dma envelope
- RES 3: 1.4000 Round number resistance
- RES 2: 1.3977 High Oct 13 and a key M/T resistance
- RES 1: 1.3959 High Nov 1 / 6
- PRICE: 1.3920 @ 08:05 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 1.3843/22 20-day EMA and a key S/T support / Low Nov 6
- SUP 2: 1.3750 50-day EMA
- SUP 3: 1.3611 Low Oct 8
- SUP 4: 1.3567 Low Oct 7
USDCAD last week recovered from the Nov 6 low and the pair is trading closer to its recent highs. The trend outlook is unchanged, it remains bullish. Attention is on the key resistance at 1.3946, the Aug 5 high. This hurdle has been pierced, a clear break of it would strengthen the uptrend and open 1.3977, the Oct 13 high and a key medium-term resistance point. Initial firm support to watch lies at 1.3843, the 20-day EMA.
FIXED INCOME
BUND TECHS: (Z4) Bearish Theme Intact
- RES 4: 134.25 High Oct 16
- RES 3: 133.12/54 50-day EMA / High Oct 24 and key resistance
- RES 2: 132.52 20-day EMA
- RES 1: 132.33 High Nov 8
- PRICE: 132.08 @ 05:47 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 130.58 Low Nov 6
- SUP 2 129.99 1.236 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 -16 price swing
- SUP 3: 129.48 1.382 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 -16 price swing
- SUP 4: 129.08 1.500 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 -16 price swing
Bund futures have recently traded in a volatile manner and for now, remain above their recent lows. The trend direction is down and last Wednesday’s initial break to a fresh cycle low reinforces current conditions. The 131.00 handle has been cleared, signalling potential for an extension towards 129.99, a Fibonacci projection. Initial key resistance is at 132.52, the 20-day EMA. A break of this level would be seen as an early bullish development.
BOBL TECHS: (Z4) Remains Below Resistance At The 20-Day EMA
- RES 4: 119.620 High Oct 18
- RES 3: 119.330 High Oct 24
- RES 2: 118.683 20-day EMA
- RES 1: 118.590 High Nov 8
- PRICE: 118.480 @ 05:49 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 117.680 Low Oct 31 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 117.570 2.00 proj of the Oct 18 - 22 - 24
- SUP 3: 117.362 2.236 proj of the Oct 18 - 22 - 24
- SUP 4: 117.234 2.382 proj of the Oct 18 - 22 - 24
A sharp sell-off in Bobl futures on Oct 30 highlights a strong bearish condition and the move down confirmed a resumption of the bear cycle that started Oct 1. The sell-off paves the way for a move towards 117.570, a Fibonacci extension point. Initial firm resistance is seen at 118.683, the 20-day EMA. Short-term gains are - for now - considered corrective. A breach of the 20-day EMA would signal scope for a stronger short-term bounce.
SCHATZ TECHS: (Z4) Holding On To Its Recent Gains
- RES 4: 107.110 High Oct 4
- RES 3: 107.070 High Oct 24 and the near-term bull trigger
- RES 2: 106.945 High Oct 29
- RES 1: 106.772 50-day EMA
- PRICE: 106.740 @ 05:57 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 106.485/375 Low Nov 5 / Low Oct 31 and the bear trigger
- SUP 2: 106.315 1.000 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 - 24 price swing
- SUP 3: 106.137 1.1236 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 - 24 price swing
- SUP 4: 106.027 1.382 proj of the Oct 1 - 10 - 24 price swing
Schatz futures are holding on to their recent gains. Despite recent gains, a bearish condition remains intact. The trend is oversold and the latest move higher is allowing this condition to unwind. A resumption of bearish activity would refocus attention on 106.375, the Oct 31 low and the short-term bear trigger. Initial support to watch is 106.485, the Nov 5 low. On the upside, firm resistance is seen at 106.772, the 50-day EMA.
GILT TECHS: (Z4) Corrective Bounce
- RES 4: 97.23 High Oct 22
- RES 3: 96.65 High Oct 30
- RES 2: 95.31 20-day EMA
- RES 1: 94.73 High Nov 1
- PRICE: 94.18 @ Close Nov 8
- SUP 1: 92.53 Low Nov 6
- SUP 2: 92.23 2.236 proj of the Sep 17 - 30 - Oct 1 price swing
- SUP 3: 92.00 Round number support
- SUP 4: 91.75 2.3821 proj of the Sep 17 - 30 - Oct 1 price swing
A bearish condition in Gilts remains intact. The contract has recently traded through 94.00 and breached 92.99, a 2.00 projection of the Sep 17 - 30 - Oct 1 price swing. This signals scope for an extension towards 92.23, the 2.236 projection. The Oct 30 high of 96.65, is seen as a key short-term resistance where a break is required to highlight a possible base. Initial resistance is 94.73, Nov 1 high. Short-term gains are considered corrective.
BTP TECHS: (Z4) Bear Cycle Still In Play
- RES 4: 123.12 3.382 proj of the Jun 11 - 18 - Jul 1 price swing
- RES 3: 122.78 3.236 proj of the Jun 11 - 18 - Jul 1 price swing
- RES 2: 121.53/122.62 High Oct 25 / 1 and the bull trigger
- RES 1: 119.99 High Nov 6
- PRICE: 119.47 @ Close Nov 8
- SUP 1: 117.88 Low Nov 7
- SUP 2: 117.70 61.8% retracement of the Jun 11 - Oct 1 bull cycle
- SUP 3: 117.34 Low Jul 26
- SUP 4: 116.54 76.4% retracement of the Jun 11 - Oct 1 bull cycle
BTP futures managed to support last Thursday. However, despite the bounce, the contract maintains a softer tone. Price traded lower last week strengthening a bearish threat. Sights are on 117.70, a Fibonacci retracement point. Initial firm resistance has been defined at 119.99, the Nov 6 high, where a break is required to cancel the bearish threat.
EQUITIES
EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (Z4) Bear Cycle Still In Play
- RES 4: 5200.00 Round number resistance
- RES 3: 5138.24 0.764 proj of the Aug 5 - Sep 3 - 6 price swing
- RES 2: 5015.00/5106.00 High Oct 21 / High Sep 30 and a bull trigger
- RES 1: 4904.53/4961.00 20-day EMA / High Nov 6
- PRICE: 4833.00 @ 06:22 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 4796.00 Low Nov 7
- SUP 2: 4757.00 Low Sep 6 / 10 and key support
- SUP 3: 4746.94 .61.8% retracement of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull cycle
- SUP 4: 4707.00 Low Aug 9
A bearish condition in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains intact and last week’s fresh cycle lows reinforce current conditions, having confirmed a resumption of the bear cycle. The contract has pierced 4815.50, the 50.0% retracement of the Aug 5 - Sep 30 bull cycle. This exposes 4757.00, the Sep 6 / 10 low and a key support. Initial firm resistance has been defined at 5015.00, the Oct 29 high, where a break would highlight a reversal.
EQUITY TECHS: E-MINI S&P: (Z4) Northbound
- RES 4: 6070.16 1.382 projection of the Sep 6 - 17 - 18 price swing
- RES 3: 6033.58 1.236 proj of the Apr 19 - Jul 16 - Aug 5 price swing
- RES 2: 6028.44 1.236 projection of the Sep 6 - 17 - 18 price swing
- RES 1: 6040.50 High Nov 8
- PRICE: 6037.25 @ 07:19 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: 5927.25 High Oct 17 and a recent breakout level
- SUP 2: 5863.50/5724.25 20-day EMA / Low Nov 4
- SUP 3: 5675.25 Low Sep 18
- SUP 4: 5658.00 Low Sep 13
Bullish conditions in S&P E-Minis remain intact and last week’s gains reinforce current conditions. A key short-term support has been defined at 5724.25, Nov 4 low. The move higher last week resulted in a breach of the bull trigger at 5927.25, Oct 17 high, confirming a resumption of the primary uptrend. The 6000.0 psychological handle has been pierced. Sights are on 6070.16, a Fibonacci projection. Initial support is at 5927.25, the Oct 17 high.
COMMODITIES
BRENT TECHS: (F5) Bear Threat Remains Present
- RES 4: $84.90 - High Jul 5 and a key resistance
- RES 3: $82.40 - High Jul 18
- RES 2: $80.55/91 - High Oct 7 / 76.4% of the Jul 5 - Sep 10 bear leg
- RES 1: $76.24 - High Nov 5
- PRICE: $73.95 @ 07:01 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: $70.28 - Low Oct 29
- SUP 2: $69.68/68.01 - Low Oct 1 / Low Sep 10 and the bear trigger
- SUP 3: $66.38 - 1.764 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing
- SUP 4: $63.90 - 2.000 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing
Resistance in Brent futures remains intact. Despite the latest recovery, a bearish threat is present. A stronger resumption of weakness would expose support at $69.68, Oct 1 low, and $68.01, the Sep 10 low and key support. For bulls, a continuation higher would refocus attention on key resistance at $80.55, the Oct 7 high. Clearance of this level resumes the recent uptrend. Initial resistance is at $76.24, the Nov 5 high.
WTI TECHS: (Z4) Support Remains Exposed
- RES 4: $80.95 - High Jul 5
- RES 3: $78.81 - High Jul 18
- RES 2: $75.45/77.70 - High Oct 10 / 8 and the bull trigger
- RES 1: $74.35 - High Oct 14
- PRICE: $70.32 @ 07:16 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: $66.72 - Low Oct 28
- SUP 2: $65.99/64.16 - Low Oct 1 / Low Sep 10 and the bear trigger
- SUP 3: $63.91 - 1.618 proj of the Apr 12 - Jun 4 - Jul 5 price swing
- SUP 4: $60.00 - Psychological round number
A bearish theme in WTI futures remains intact and the latest recovery, including last week’s gains, appear corrective. A resumption of weakness would expose $65.99, the Oct 1 low, and $64.16, the Sep 10 low and key support. For bulls, a clear reversal would instead refocus attention on the key short-term resistance at $77.70, the Oct 8 high. Clearance of this level would resume the recent uptrend. Initial resistance is $74.35, the Oct 14 high.
GOLD TECHS: Key Support Lies At The 50-Day EMA
- RES 4: $2814.7- 3.618 proj of the Jul 25 - Aug 2 - Aug 5 price swing
- RES 3: $2800.0 - Round number resistance
- RES 2: $2790.1 - High Oct 31 and the bull trigger
- RES 1: $2707.59/2750.0 - 20-day EMA / High Nov 5
- PRICE: $2672.2 @ 07:15 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: $2647.4/2643.5 - 50-day EMA / Low Nov 7
- SUP 2: $2628.2 - Low Oct 11
- SUP 3: $2604.9 - Low Oct 8
- SUP 4: $2547.0 - Low Sep18
The trend condition in Gold is unchanged, it remains bullish and the latest pullback appears corrective. The yellow metal has cleared the 20-day EMA and this highlights potential for an extension of the corrective cycle. Attention is on a key support at $2647.4, the 50-day EMA. A clear break of this average would expose $2604.9, the Oct 8 low. For bulls a reversal higher would refocus attention on the bull trigger at $2790.1, the Oct 31 high.
SILVER TECHS: Approaching Trendline Support
- RES 4: $36.050 - 2.236 proj of the Aug 8 - 26 - Sep 6 price swing
- RES 3: $35.226 - 61.8% of the 2011 - 2020 major bear leg
- RES 2: $35.167 - 2.00 proj of the Aug 8 - 26 - Sep 6 price swing
- RES 1: $33.125/34.903 - High Nov 1 / High Oct 23 and the bull trigger
- PRICE: 31.283 @ 08:08 GMT Nov 11
- SUP 1: $30.832 - Low Nov 6
- SUP 2: $30.387 - Trendline support drawn from the Aug 8 low
- SUP 3: $27.686 - Low Sep 6
- SUP 4: $26.451 - Low Aug 8
Bullish conditions in Silver remain intact and the bear cycle that started on Oct 23 is considered corrective - for now. The metal has breached the 20- and 50-day EMAs. The breach of the 50-day average signals scope for a deeper retracement towards $30.269, a trendline support. For bulls, a reversal higher would refocus attention on $34.903, the Oct 23 high and bull trigger.