SCHATZ TECHS: (M5) Bull Cycle Remains In Play

May-02 07:22

* RES 4: 107.812 0.618 proj of the Mar 6 - Apr 7 - 9 price swing * RES 3: 107.800 Round number resis...

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CROSS ASSET: Bund is leading gains in Core Bonds

Apr-02 07:18
  • Treasuries are starting to get dragged higher, European Govies lead, as Bund closed its Opening gap earlier.
    The Immediate area of interest for Bund is still at 129.54/129.60.
  • For the US Tnotes (TYH5), while the March high is at 112.01, the March and the 2025 low in the 10yr Yield of 4.1040%, would equate today to 112.03+.
  • US Emini is starting to tilt to the downside.
  • USDJPY is paring some gains taking its cue from the move in Yields.

US TSYS: Supported By Screen Buying Programme, Liberation Day Outcome Eyed

Apr-02 07:15

Tsys supported by the early downtick in European equities, with the impending “Liberation Day” tariff announcements out of the U.S. front of mind.

  • Yields back to little changed on the day, with the Asia-Pac weakness, driven by reports pointing to Trump considering some slightly more lenient tariffs, reversed.
  • TY futures comfortably within yesterday’s range.
  • A screen buying programme across TU, FV & TY futures ahead of the European cash equity open plays into the bid.

SILVER TECHS: Bullish Trend Structure

Apr-02 07:02
  • RES 4: $36.560 - 1.236 proj of the Dec 19 - Feb 14 - 28 price swing
  • RES 3: $35.463 - 1.000 proj of the Dec 19 - Feb 14 - 28 price swing
  • RES 2: $34.903 - High Oct 23 ‘24 and the bull trigger 
  • RES 1: $34.590 - High Mar 28                                   
  • PRICE: $34.731 @ 08:02 BST Apr 2    
  • SUP 1: $33.408 - 20-day EMA            
  • SUP 2: $32.665 - Low Mar 21 
  • SUP 3: $32.591/31.814 - 50-day EMA / Low Mar 11 
  • SUP 4: $30.815 - Low Feb 28 and key support

Trend conditions in Silver are unchanged, they remain bullish and recent gains reinforce this condition. The metal has breached $34.233, the Mar 18 high and a bull trigger. This confirms a resumption of the uptrend and maintains the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Sights are on $34.903, the Oct 23 ‘24 high and a medium-term bull trigger. Initial firm support to watch is $33.408, the 20-day EMA.