* A reminder that the Copom is expected to deliver a fourth consecutive 25bp Selic rate cut to 14....
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The current uptrend in Aussie 3-yr futures remains intact. MA studies on the continuation chart are in a bull-mode position and this highlights a dominant uptrend. A break above 95.671, the 38.2% retracement of the downleg posted off the October ‘25 high on the continuation contract, would strengthen a bullish theme. For bears, a stronger reversal lower would instead signal scope for a move towards 95.365, the Jun 9 low.
The strong rally in GBPUSD last week resulted in a breach of the 50–day EMA at 1.3365. The average remains intact for now, however, a clear break of it would undermine the recent bear theme and signal scope for a stronger recovery. It is still possible that recent gains are a correction. A reversal lower would signal the end of the corrective cycle and refocus attention on 1.3140, the Jun 24 low and bear trigger.
SOFR & Treasury options trade outlined below: mixed wing trade on modest overall volumes as US markets return from 4th of July holiday. Underlying also narrowly mixed: curves flatter as Bonds pared early gains to finish near lows. Projected rate hike pricing near steady vs. early morning levels (*): Jul'26 at +6.3bp (+6bp), Sep'26 at +16.9bp (+16.1bp), Oct'26 at +21.8bp (+20.4bp), Dec'26 +30.1bp (+29bp).