CROSS ASSET: Core Bonds are testing their respective lows
Jan-20 12:24
Bund is now testing Friday's low of 131.50, and {us} US Tnotes (TYH5) is also seeing some selling interest at the low, just git sold in 3k.
Further downside in Bund future would see next support at the 131.00 figure.
The French OAT sees Friday's low at 122.02, so far printed a 122.08 low.
No Impact in the USDJPY as of Yet, the move in Bonds is very gradual, 1 tick at a time and nothing fast, but still worth keeping an eye on Tnotes.
OUTLOOK: Price Signal Summary - S&P E-Minis Bull Cycle Still In Play
Jan-20 12:11
In the FI space, the trend in Bund futures is unchanged, it remains bearish. However, the Jan 15 rally highlights a short-term reversal signal - a bullish engulfing candle. It suggests scope for a continued corrective phase that would allow an oversold trend condition to unwind. A continuation higher would open 132.47, the 20-day EMA. The bear trigger has been defined at 130.28, the Jan 15 low, a break would resume the downtrend.
The trend condition in Gilt futures is unchanged, the direction remains down. However, strong gains last week highlight the start of a corrective phase and if correct, signals scope for a continuation higher near-term. Attention is resistance at the 20-day EMA, at 91.55. This average has been breached, a clear break would suggest scope for a stronger retracement. On the downside, the bear trigger has been defined at 88.96, the Jan 13 low. First support lies at 90.68, the Jan 16 low.