MNI: US MBA: MARKET COMPOSITE -1.2% SA THRU AUG 29 WK
Sep-03 11:00
MNI: US MBA: MARKET COMPOSITE -1.2% SA THRU AUG 29 WK
US TSYS: 30Y Test Of 5.00% Rebutted, JOLTS In Focus
Sep-03 10:57
Treasuries are modestly lower across the curve, for the most part having remained within yesterday’s range although with 30s earlier extending lows as yields briefly tried to test 5.00%.
Today sees focus on the JOLTS report but with Musalem and the Beige Book also worth watching from a Fed angle as well as potential headlines from President Trump from 1100ET onwards.
Cash yields are 1.2-2.8bp higher on the day, with increases led by the belly and 30s lagging.
30Y yields earlier topped out at 4.9997% (currently 4.974%) having last exceeded 5.00% on Jul 18.
Curves again saw fresh ytd steeps overnight before pulling back, with 5s30s hitting 124.6bps and currently at session lows of 122.5bps ahead of the US session.
TYZ5 trades at 112-03 (-01+) on mild volumes of 270k, having coming close to yesterday’s low of 111-31 but remained within range throughout.
Yesterday’s low probed support at 111-31+ (20-day EMA) after which lies 111-19 (50-day EMA) with the recent pullback deemed corrective. Resistance is seen at 112-20+ (Aug 28/29 high).
Data: MBA mortgage applications (0700ET), JOLTS Jul (1000ET), Factory orders Jul (1000ET), Wards vehicle sales Aug
Fedspeak: Musalem on economy and policy (0900ET), Beige Book (1400ET)
Bill issuance: US Tsy $65B 17W bill auction (1130ET)
Politics: Trump in bilateral meeting with President of the Republic of Poland (1120ET, WH press pool)
Note that the District Court-level decision in Fed Gov Cook's lawsuit didn't materialize yesterday as the judge gave the Justice Department until Thursday to file another brief.
OUTLOOK: Price Signal Summary - Recent Gains In Oil Futures Appear Corrective
Sep-03 10:56
On the commodity front, Gold remains in a clear bull cycle. This week’s gains have resulted in a breach of key resistance at $3500.1, the Apr 22 high, and delivered a fresh all-time high in the yellow metal. The break confirms a resumption of the primary uptrend and an extension of the sequence of higher highs and higher lows. The next objective is the $3600.00 handle. Initial firm support to watch lies at $3396.2, the 20-day EMA.
In the oil space, a bear cycle in WTI futures remains intact and the latest bull phase appears to be a correction. This short-term corrective cycle remains in play and Tuesday’s rally reinforces this likelihood. Initial resistance to watch is $66.56, the Aug 4 high. Key short-term resistance has been defined at $69.36, the Jul 30 high. Clearance of this level would cancel a bear theme. For bears, a stronger resumption of weakness would pave the way for a move towards $57.71, the May 30 low.