Free Trial

Price Signal Summary - Recovery In Bunds Appears To Be A Correction

OUTLOOK
  • In the FI space, {GE} Bund futures traded sharply lower yesterday and the contract remains in a downtrend. Today’s recovery appears to be a correction. The recent breach of support at 129.72, the Aug 14 low and a key bear trigger, reinforced a bearish theme and confirmed a resumption of the primary downtrend. This week’s move lower has strengthened the bearish case. Sights are on 126.54 next, 1.764 projection of the Jul 19 - Aug 4 - Aug 8 price swing. Key short-term resistance is at 130.19, the Sep 22 high. Initial resistance is at 128.59, the Sep 28 high.
  • Gilt futures remain bearish and yesterday’s sharp sell-off reinforces this condition. The contract has breached 93.36, the Sep 6 low and a key support. This has opened 92.71, 76.4% retracement of the Aug 17 - Sep 20 bull run. Clearance of this level would expose key support at 91.47, the Aug 17 low. On the upside, key short-term resistance has been defined at 96.71, the Sep 20 high. Initial firm resistance is at yesterday’s 94.74 high.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.