US 10YR FUTURE TECHS: (M5) Support Remains Exposed
May-20 10:32
- RES 4: 112-20+ High May 1 and a bull trigger
- RES 3: 112-01+ High May 2
- RES 2: 111-22 High May 7 and a key near-term resistance
- RES 1: 110-23+ 20-day EMA
- PRICE: 110-09 @ 11:21 BST May 20
- SUP 1: 109-18+ Low May 15
- SUP 2: 109-08 Low Apr 11 and key support
- SUP 3: 108-26+ 76.4% retracement of the Jan 13 - Apr 7 bull cycle
- SUP 4: 108-21 Low Feb 19
Treasury futures maintain a bearish tone and the contract is trading closer to its recent lows. Support at 110-01+, 76.4% of the Apr 11 - May 1 bull leg, has been cleared. The breach strengthens a bearish theme and exposes key support at 109-08, Apr 24 low and a bear trigger. Key near-term resistance is at 111-22, the May 7 high. A move above this level is required to signal a potential reversal. First resistance is at 110-23+, the 20-day EMA.
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