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OUTLOOK: Price Signal Summary - Bear Cycle In Gilts Remains Intact

OUTLOOK
  • In the FI space, the current bearish cycle in Bund futures remains in play and the contract has traded lower this week. 133.98, 61.8% of the Nov 6 - Dec 2 bull cycle, has been pierced. A clear break of this price point would signal scope for a move towards 133.22, the 76.4% retracement level. First key resistance to watch is 135.11, the 20-day EMA. A move above this level would signal a possible reversal.
  • A strong bearish theme in Gilt futures remains in play and this week’s extension reinforces current conditions. The move down has resulted in a breach of key short-term support at 93.40, the Nov 18 low. The break of this level highlights a stronger reversal. Sights are on 91.73, a 4.236 projection of the Dec 3 - 4 - 5 minor price swing. Initial resistance is at 92.84, the Dec 19 high.
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  • In the FI space, the current bearish cycle in Bund futures remains in play and the contract has traded lower this week. 133.98, 61.8% of the Nov 6 - Dec 2 bull cycle, has been pierced. A clear break of this price point would signal scope for a move towards 133.22, the 76.4% retracement level. First key resistance to watch is 135.11, the 20-day EMA. A move above this level would signal a possible reversal.
  • A strong bearish theme in Gilt futures remains in play and this week’s extension reinforces current conditions. The move down has resulted in a breach of key short-term support at 93.40, the Nov 18 low. The break of this level highlights a stronger reversal. Sights are on 91.73, a 4.236 projection of the Dec 3 - 4 - 5 minor price swing. Initial resistance is at 92.84, the Dec 19 high.