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GILTS: A slightly lower Open versus the Calls

Aug-04 07:19
  • Gilt saw a slightly lower open vs the calls, this was driven by the tick lower in EGBs on the higher Equity Cash Open.
  • Gilt futures was expected to somewhat outperforms, but it is so far sitting flat against the German 10yr on the spread.
  • Respective initial support and resistance, stand at 91.86 20-day EMA , and 92.69 (Friday's high).

CHF: The Swissy extends losses, SMI is down some 2%

Aug-04 07:11
  • USDCHF takes another small leg higher, a function of the Fall in the Swiss Index, SMI opened some 2% lower after coming back from a holiday, the Index has caught up following the Swiss tariff announcement.
  • As noted earlier, while the CHF is the worst performer in G10 against the Dollar, USDCHF would need a rally all the way to 0.8161 to reverse Friday's NFP sell Off, the cross could now be eyeing a test to the 0.8100 handle.

USDCAD TECHS: Slips Sharply on USD Downdraft

Aug-04 07:07
  • RES 4: 1.4111 Apr 10  
  • RES 3: 1.4019 38.2% retracement of the Feb 3 - Jun 16 bear leg 
  • RES 2: 1.3920 High May 21
  • RES 1: 1.3879 High Aug 1
  • PRICE: 1.3775 @ 08:06 BST Aug 4
  • SUP 1: 1.3716/3557 20-day EMA / Low Jul 03
  • SUP 2: 1.3540 Low Jun 16 and the bear trigger
  • SUP 3: 1.3503 1.618 proj of the Feb 3 - 14 - Mar 4 price swing
  • SUP 4: 1.3473 Low Oct 2 2024

A short-term bullish corrective phase in USDCAD remains in play despite sharp weakness Friday. On the recent run higher, price traded through the 50-day EMA at 1.3739 and this has been followed by a break of resistance at 1.3798, the Jun 23 high. Clearance of 1.3798 represents an important short-term bullish development, signaling scope for a stronger recovery. Sights are on 1.3920 next, the May 21 high. On the downside, initial firm support to watch lies at 1.3716, the 20-day EMA.