A clear downtrend in JGB futures firmed further, with the latest fresh cycle lows reinforcing the condition. Note too that MA studies on the continuation chart are in a bear-mode setup, highlighting a clear downtrend. The 140.00 psychological handle has been pierced. Markets have shown through 139.38, a Fibonacci projection. For bulls, a reversal would open 142.73 and 144.48, the Dec 9 and Nov 11 high respectively. Gains would be considered corrective.
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ACGBs (YM -2.0 & XM -3.5) are cheaper after a directionless NY session ahead of the December CPI report and the start of the earnings season today.
USD/CNH didn't deviate too far out of the 7.3400/7.3500 range post the Asia close on Tuesday. The pair tracks around 7.3450 in early Wednesday dealings (little net change was seen on Tuesday). Spot USD/CNY held above 7.3300, but sits slightly off recent highs. The CNY CFETS basket tracker was also little changed Tuesday, ending at 101.63 (per BBG).