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TECHS: Price Signal Summary - E-Mini S&P Hammer Highlights A Top

MARKET INSIGHT
  • A volatile start to the week saw the E-Mini S&P contract trade within a large range. A candle pattern known as a hammer marks yesterday's price action and is a concern for bulls. It suggests a top and highlights the risk of a deeper near-term pullback. Watch key support at 3596.00, Dec 21 low.


  • On the commodity front, Gold is volatile but maintains a bullish tone. The focus is on $1918.2 next, 76.4% of the Nov 9 - 30 sell-off. Oil remains vulnerable. Brent (G1) support and the intraday bear trigger is at $49.20/18, Dec 21 low and the 20-day EMA. Key WTI (G1) support to watch is $46.25, Dec 21 low.
  • In the FX space, the USD is firmer this morning. EURUSD key near-term support is seen at 1.2103, the 20-day EMA and trendline support drawn off the Nov 4 low
  • Sterling remains vulnerable.
    • Cable key parameters are1.3624 resistance, Dec 17 high and 1.3135 support, Dec 11 low.
    • EURGBP support at 0.8983, Dec 4 / 17 l remains a key pivot level - bullish above, bearish below. Key resistance is 0.9230, Dec 11 high.
  • In the EU FI space, key support in Bund (H1) lies at177.37/27, trendline support drawn off the Nov 11 low and the Dec 16 low. A 135.08 print in Gilts would fill a gap in the chart. This is a key intraday support, Dec 18 high.

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