SWEDEN: LFS Unemployment Rate Should Cement "Steady Rates" Guidance Next Week

Dec-12 07:19

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UK: Streeting says he is not planning leadership challenge

Nov-12 07:17

"*THERE IS NO LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE FROM ME, STREETING SAYS" Bbg

Note that this is in response to the front page of the Guardian that discusses that "Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Kier Starmer" and names Streeting as a likely senior challenger.

  • Opinion pieces last night noted that this may be briefings from Number 10, knowing that Streeting was already due to do the media round today, in order to force him to deny the allegations and pledge public supports for Starmer. And this is seen to be party management ahead of the Budget.

GILT TECHS: (Z5) Trend Needle Points North

Nov-12 07:14
  • RES 4: 94.60 1.764proj of the Sep 3 - 11 - 26 price swing 
  • RES 3: 94.24 1.618 proj of the Sep 3 - 11 - 26 price swing        
  • RES 2: 94.00 Round number resistance 
  • RES 1: 93.98 High Nov 4 and the bull trigger  
  • PRICE: 93.87 @ Close Nov 11
  • SUP 1: 93.09/75 20-day EMA / Low Nov 10      
  • SUP 2: 92.38 Low Oct 20
  • SUP 3: 92.36 50-day EMA 
  • SUP 4: 91.82 High Sep 11   

The trend theme in Gilt futures remains bullish and this week’s strong bounce - so far - reinforces a bull theme. Note that moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Sights are on the bull trigger at 93.98, the Nov 4 high. A clear break of this hurdle would confirm a resumption of the uptrend and open 94.24, a Fibonacci projection. Support to watch lies at 93.09, the 20-day EMA. 

BTP TECHS: (Z5) Bull Flag

Nov-12 07:10
  • RES 4: 123.14 1.764 proj of the Sep 3 - 11 - 25 price swing
  • RES 3: 122.81 1.618 proj of the Sep 3 - 11 - 25 price swing
  • RES 2: 122.53 1.500 proj of the Sep 3 - 11 - 25 price swing
  • RES 1: 121.94 High Oct 17 / 22 and the bull trigger  
  • PRICE: 121.34 @ Close Nov 11
  • SUP 1: 120.74 High Aug 5 and a recent breakout level          
  • SUP 2: 120.71 50-day EMA 
  • SUP 3: 120.13 Low Oct 10 
  • SUP 4: 119.48 Low Oct 7

The trend set-up in BTP futures is unchanged and conditions remain bullish. Recent weakness appears corrective - the move down since Oct 22 appears to be flag formation, a bullish continuation pattern. Note too the moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant uptrend. The bull trigger is 121.94, the Oct 17 / 24 high. Initial firm support to watch is 120.74, the Aug 5 high.