MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - AUD Trend Setup Remains Bullish

Price Signal Summary – AUD Trend Setup Remains Bullish

• The trend condition in S&P E-Minis is unchanged, the outlook remains bullish. Resistance at 6128.75, the Jun 11 high, has recently been breached. The break confirmed a resumption of the uptrend that started Apr 7. Recent gains in Eurostoxx 50 futures from the Jun 23 low, still appears to be a potential reversal and the contract is holding on to its most recent gains. Price has pierced both the 20- and 50-day EMAs.
• The trend condition in EURUSD is unchanged, signals remain bullish and the latest pullback appears corrective. MA studies are in a bull-mode position, this continues to highlight a dominant medium-term uptrend. The trend condition in EURGBP remains bullish and the cross is holding on to the bulk of its recent gains. Moving average studies are in a bull-mode position - highlighting a dominant uptrend. The trend set-up in AUDUSD remains bullish and the latest pullback is considered corrective. Recent gains maintain the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows, the definition of an uptrend.                        
• A recent move lower in Gold resulted in a breach of the 50-day EMA, and a trendline drawn from the Dec 30 ‘24 low and connected to the Feb 28 low. A clear break of both trend tools would signal scope for a deeper correction. WTI futures maintain a softer tone following the reversal from the Jun 23 high, and recent gains appear corrective. Support to watch is the 50-day EMA, at $64.96.
• Bund futures are trading lower today, extending Monday’s sell-off. Attention is on support at 129.77, the Jul 3 low. It has been pierced, a clear breach of this support would confirm a resumption of the recent bearish theme and open 129.30, the May 22 low. Gilt futures faced strong selling pressure on Jul 2. The move down has cancelled a recent bullish theme - price breached the 20-day EMA and traded through a key support at 92.23, the Jun 16 low.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE    

EURUSD TECHS: Trend Signals Remain Bullish                      

• RES 4: 1.1967 2.0% 10-dma envelope
• RES 3: 1.1923 2.000 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - 27 price swing
• RES 2: 1.1851 High Sep 10 2021 
• RES 1: 1.1829 High Jul 01
• PRICE: 1.1745 @ 06:04 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 1.1687 Low Jul7
• SUP 2: 1.1637 20-day EMA
• SUP 3: 1.1590 Low Jun 25  
• SUP 4: 1.1458 50-day EMA

The trend condition in EURUSD is unchanged, signals remain bullish and the latest pullback appears corrective. MA studies are in a bull-mode position, this continues to highlight a dominant medium-term uptrend. Note that corrections have been shallow. This also reinforces the trend condition. A resumption of gains would signal scope for a climb to 1.1851, the Sep 10 2021 high. Key short-term support to watch lies at 1.1637, the 20-day EMA.       

GBPUSD TECHS: Pullback Considered Corrective    

• RES 4: 1.3852 1.764 proj of the Feb 28 - Apr 3 - 7 price swing
• RES 3: 1.3835 High Oct 20 2021
• RES 2: 1.3800 Round number resistance
• RES 1: 1.3789 High Jul 01 and the bull trigger 
• PRICE: 1.3627 @ 06:35 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 1.3602 20-day EMA
• SUP 2: 1.3468 50-day EMA
• SUP 3: 1.3379 Trendline support drawn from the Jan 13 low 
• SUP 4: 1.3245 Low May 19

A bull cycle in GBPUSD remains in play and recent weakness appears corrective. Support to watch is 1.3602, the 20-day EMA (pierced). A clear break of it would signal scope for a deeper correction towards the 50-day EMA at 1.3468. Key resistance and the bull trigger is at 1.3789, the Jul 1 high. Clearance of this hurdle would resume the uptrend. Note that MA studies are in a bull-mode position, suggesting the M/T uptrend is intact.           

EURGBP TECHS: Holding On To Most Of Its Recent Gains  

• RES 4: 0.8781 2.236 pro of the Mar 3 - 11 - 28 price swing 
• RES 3: 0.8738 High Apr 11 high and a key resistance
• RES 2: 0.8694 High Apr 14 
• RES 1: 0.8670 High Jul 02
• PRICE: 0.8611 @ 06:52 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 0.8597 Low Jul 7 
• SUP 2: 0.8555/8507 20- and 50-day EMA values 
• SUP 3: 0.8459 Low Jun 11
• SUP 4: 0.8407 Low Jun 4

The trend condition in EURGBP remains bullish and the cross is holding on to the bulk of its recent gains. Moving average studies are in a bull-mode position - highlighting a dominant uptrend. 0.8648, 76.4% of the Apr 11 - May 29 downleg, has been pierced. A continuation higher would further strengthen bullish conditions and open 0.8738, the Apr 11 high and a key resistance. Support to watch lies at 0.8555, the 20-day EMA.    

USDJPY TECHS: Corrective Bounce Extends  

• RES 4: 148.65 High May 12 and a reversal trigger 
• RES 3: 148.03 High Jun 23 
• RES 2: 146.77 76.4% retracement of the Jun 23 - Jul 1 bear leg 
• RES 1: 146.45 Intraday high 
• PRICE: 146.14 @ 07:03 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 144.23/142.68 Low Jul 7 / 1   
• SUP 2: 142.12 Low May 27 and a key short-term support 
• SUP 3: 141.96 76.4% retracement of the Apr 22 - May 12 upleg
• SUP 4: 141.49 Low Apr 23    

USDJPY traded higher Monday. The recovery has resulted in a breach of the 50-day EMA, at 144.95, and the daily close above the EMA highlights a stronger reversal. 146.19, the Jun 24 high, has been pierced. An extension would open 146.77 next, a Fibonacci retracement. Note that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, signalling a dominant medium-term downtrend. First support to watch lies at 144.23, the Jun 7 low.  

EURJPY TECHS: Fresh Cycle High  

• RES 4: 173..43 High Jul 12 ‘24 
• RES 3: 172.92 High Jul 16 ‘24 
• RES 2: 172.38 1.500 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - Apr 7 price swing
• RES 1: 171.88 High Jul 19 ‘24
• PRICE: 171.55 @ 07:17 BST Jul 08 
• SUP 1: 169.77  Low Jul 07 
• SUP 2: 168.37 20-day EMA 
• SUP 3: 167.13 Low Jun 20   
• SUP 4: 166.04 50-day EMA   

A bull cycle in EURJPY remains intact and the cross has again traded higher, today. Fresh cycle highs confirm a resumption of the uptrend and maintain the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Note that moving average studies remain in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant medium-term uptrend. Sights are on 172.38 next, a Fibonacci projection. Support to watch lies at 168.37, the 20-day EMA.

AUDUSD TECHS: Trend Needle Points North 

• RES 4: 0.6700 76.4% retracement of the Sep 30 ‘24 - Apr 9 bear leg
• RES 3: 0.6688 High Nov 7 ‘24
• RES 2: 0.6603 High Nov 11 ‘24
• RES 1: 0.6590 High Jul 01
• PRICE: 0.6531 @ 07:58 BST Jul 08
• SUP 1: 0.6486 Low Jul 07
• SUP 2: 0.6472/6373 50-day EMA / Low Jun 23 and a reversal trigger
• SUP 3: 0.6357 Low May 12
• SUP 4: 0.6275 Low Apr 14

The trend set-up in AUDUSD remains bullish and the latest pullback is considered corrective. Recent gains maintain the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows, the definition of an uptrend. Note too that moving average studies remain in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Scope is seen for a climb towards 0.6603 next, the Nov 11 2024 high. Initial firm support to watch is 0.6472, the 50-day EMA.     

USDCAD TECHS: Southbound      

• RES 4: 1.3920 High May 21  
• RES 3: 1.3862 High May 29 
• RES 2: 1.3798 High Jun 23  
• RES 1: 1.3685/3766 High Jul 7 / 50-day EMA 
• PRICE: 1.3651 @ 08:08 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 1.3557 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

Short-term gains in USDCAD are considered corrective and bears remain in the driver’s seat. Pivot resistance at the 50-day EMA, at 1.3766, is intact. A clear break of the average would signal scope for a stronger recovery. Sights are on key support and the bear trigger at 1.3540, Jun 16 low. Clearance of this level would resume the downtrend and open 1.3503, a Fibonacci projection.  

FIXED INCOME

BUND TECHS: (U5) Pierces Key Short-Term Support                            

• RES 4: 132.42 2.000 proj of the May 14 - 20 - 22 price swing
• RES 3: 131.95 High Jun 13 and the bull trigger   
• RES 2: 130.76/131.33 High Jul 4 / High Jun 20
• RES 1: 130.51 50-day EMA
• PRICE: 129.77@ 08:11 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 129.77/73 Low Jul 3 and the bear trigger / Intraday low
• SUP 2: 129.67 76.4% retracement of the May 14 - Jun 13 bull leg  
• SUP 3: 129.30 Low May 22   
• SUP 4: 128.97 Low May 14 and a reversal trigger  

Bund futures are trading lower today, extending Monday’s sell-off. Attention is on support at 129.77, the Jul 3 low. It has been pierced, a clear breach of this support would confirm a resumption of the recent bearish theme and open 129.30, the May 22 low. On the upside, resistance around the the 50-day EMA, at 130.51, has been pierced but for now, remains intact. A clear break of it would instead highlight a possible reversal.                                                   

BOBL TECHS: (U5) Support Remains Intact                       

• RES 4: 118.649 1.382 proj of the May 21 - Jun 3 - Jun 5 swing
• RES 3: 118.531 1.236 proj of the May 21 - Jun 3 - Jun 5 swing
• RES 2: 118.390 High Jun 13 and a bull trigger 
• RES 1: 118.060 High Jun 20    
• PRICE: 117.620 @ 06:10 BST Jul 8 
• SUP 1: 117.500 Low Jul 2  
• SUP 2: 117.411 0.764 proj of the Jun 13 - 16 - 20 price swing  
• SUP 3: 117.210 1.000 proj of the Jun 13 - 16 - 20 price swing
• SUP 4: 117.009 1.236 proj of the Jun 13 - 16 - 20 price swing      

Bobl futures are trading in a range. A bull cycle remains intact. Key short-term support at 117.530, the Jun 5 low has recently been pierced but for now, remains intact. A clear break of it would highlight a stronger reversal and cancel the bull theme. This would open 117.470, the May 21 low. Key S/T resistance has been defined at 118.390, Jun 13 high. Initial firm resistance is 118.060, Jun 20 high. A breach of this hurdle would be a bullish development.                                

SCHATZ TECHS: (U5) Monitoring Support                               

• RES 4: 107.690 High Apr 30 
• RES 3: 107.610 High May 23 and a key near-term resistance
• RES 2: 107.430/475 High Jun 13 / High May 27
• RES 1: 107.365 High Jul 7  
• PRICE: 107.260 @ 06:24 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: 107.195/180 Low Jun 6 / 23    
• SUP 2: 107.125 Low May 12 and a key support
• SUP 3: 107.000 Round number support 
• SUP 4: 106.890 2.000 proj of the May 23 - 29 - 30 price swing

Schatz futures remain inside a range and price continues to trade below the Jun 13 high. Support to watch is 107.195, the Jun 6 low. It has been pierced, a clear break of it would reinstate a bearish threat and signal scope for an extension towards 107.125, the May 12 low. On the upside, clearance of 107.470, the May 30 high, is required to strengthen a bullish condition. Initial firm resistance is 107.430, the Jun 13 high.                                                            

GILT TECHS: (U5) Support Remains Exposed                        

• RES 4: 93.76 High Jul 1 and key resistance   
• RES 3: 93.41 High Jul 2      
• RES 2: 93.26 76.4% retracement of the Jul 1 -2 sell-off   
• RES 1: 92.79 High Jul 4
• PRICE: 92.15 @ Close Jul 7 
• SUP 1: 91.63 Low Jul 2  
• SUP 2: 91.50 61.8% retracement of the May 22 - Jul 1 bull leg 
• SUP 3: 91.16 Low Feb 2     
• SUP 4: 90.97 76.4% retracement of the May 22 - Jul 1 bull leg       

Gilt futures faced strong selling pressure on Jul 2. The move down has cancelled a recent bullish theme - price breached the 20-day EMA and traded through a key support at 92.23, the Jun 16 low. The break suggests potential for an extension towards 91.50 next, a Fibonacci retracement. Price action is volatile. Initial resistance to watch is 92.79, the Jul 4 high. A resumption of gains would open 93.26 next, 76.4% of the Jul 1 -2 sell-off.                                      

BTP TECHS: (U5) Trend Structure Remains Bullish 

• RES 4: 122.71 2.764proj of the May 14 - 20 - 21 price swing
• RES 3: 122.35 2.500 proj of the May 14 - 20 - 21 price swing 
• RES 2: 122.00 Round number resistance
• RES 1: 121.73 High Jun 13 and the bull trigger 
• PRICE: 120.81 @ Close Jul 7
• SUP 1: 120.09 Low Jun 23      
• SUP 2: 119.48 Low May 26 
• SUP 3: 118.87 Low May 21  
• SUP 4: 118.51 Low May 14 and key support 

The trend condition in BTP futures is unchanged, it remains bullish and short-term phases of weakness appear corrective - for now. Gains in June reinforce a bull theme and maintain the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Sights are on the 122.00 handle next. Key support to watch is unchanged at 118.51, the May 14 low. A clear break of this level would highlight a reversal. First support is 120.09, the Jun 23  low.                   

EQUITIES

EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (U5) Recovery Remains Intact   

• RES 4: 5486.00 High May 20 and a key bull trigger  
• RES 3: 5456.00 High Jun 11 
• RES 2: 5403.00 High Jun 12 
• RES 1: 5366.00 High Jun 30    
• PRICE: 5351.00 @ 06:39 BST Jul 8 
• SUP 1: 5194.00 Low Jun 23 and a bear trigger    
• SUP 2: 5182.00 Low May 2 
• SUP 3: 5100.94 38.2% retracement of the Apr 7 - May 20 bull leg
• SUP 4: 5078.00 Low Apr 30  

Recent gains in Eurostoxx 50 futures from the Jun 23 low, still appears to be a potential reversal and the contract is holding on to its most recent gains. Price has pierced both the 20- and 50-day EMAs. A clear break of both averages would strengthen a reversal theme. This would open 5486.00, May 20 high and bull trigger. On the downside, a break of 5194.00, Jun 23 low, reinstates a bearish theme.                

E-MINI S&P: (U5) Bulls Remain In The Driver’s Seat   

• RES 4: 6402.44 1.382 proj of the May 23 - Jun 11 - 23 price swing
• RES 3: 6381.00 1.764 proj of the Apr 7 - 10 - 21 price swing 
• RES 2: 6356.12 1.236 proj of the May 23 - Jun 11 - 23 price swing
• RES 1: 6333.25 High Jul 3    
• PRICE: 6282.25 @ 07:24 BST Jul 8  
• SUP 1: 6235.50 Low Jul 2  
• SUP 2: 6151.56/6011.49 20- and 50-day EMA values   
• SUP 3: 5811.50 Low May 23 
• SUP 4: 5645.75 Low May 7 

The trend condition in S&P E-Minis is unchanged, the outlook remains bullish. Resistance at 6128.75, the Jun 11 high, has recently been breached. The break confirmed a resumption of the uptrend that started Apr 7. This has been followed by a breach of key resistance and a bull trigger at 6277.50, the Feb 21 high. Sights are on 6356.12, a Fibonacci projection. Key support is at the 50-day EMA, at 6011.49.       

COMMODITIES

BRENT TECHS: (U5) Gains Appear Corrective 

• RES 4: $85.00 - Round number resistance 
• RES 3: $81.99 - 2.764 proj of the Apr 9 - 23 - May 5 price swing
• RES 2: $80.72 - 2.618 proj of the Apr 9 - 23 - May 5 price swing
• RES 1: $72.66/79.40 - 50.0% of the Jun 23-30 range / High Jun 23
• PRICE: $69.40 @ 07:10 BST Jul 8
• SUP 1: $65.92 - Low Jun 30 
• SUP 2: $61.39 - Low May 30
• SUP 3: $58.00 - Low May 5
• SUP 4: $57.70 - Low Apr 9 and a key support   

Short-term conditions in Brent futures are unchanged, they remain bearish and gains are considered corrective. The contract traded sharply lower on Jun 23, and this sell-off highlights a bearish theme. The 50-day EMA has been breached and note too that $66.17, 61.8% of the May 5 - Jun 23 bull leg, has been pierced. A continuation lower would expose $61.39, the May 30 low. Initial resistance to watch is $72.66, a Fibonacci retracement point.             

WTI TECHS: (Q5) Bear Threat Remains Present           

• RES 4: $82.62 - 3.000 proj of the Apr 9 - 23 - May 5 price swing
• RES 3: $80.43 - 2.764 proj of the Apr 9 - 23 - May 5 price swing 
• RES 2: $80.00 - Psychological round number
• RES 1: $71.20/78.40 - 50.0% of the Jun 23-24 range / High Jun 23  
• PRICE: $67.69 @ 07:22 BST Jul 8 
• SUP 1: $64.96/00 - 50-day EMA / Low Jun 24 
• SUP 2: $58.87 - Low May 30
• SUP 3: $54.81 - Low May 5
• SUP 4: $54.13 - Low Apr 9 and a key support  

WTI futures maintain a softer tone following the reversal from the Jun 23 high, and recent gains appear corrective. Support to watch is the 50-day EMA, at $64.96. It has been pierced, a clear break of it would signal scope for a deeper retracement. This would expose $58.87, the May 30 low. Initial resistance to watch is $71.20, the 50.0% retracement of the Jun 23 - 24 high-low range. Key resistance is at $78.40, the Jun 23 high.     

GOLD TECHS: Trading Above The Jun 30 Low                                         

• RES 4: $3547.9 - 1.764 proj of the Feb 28 - Apr 3 - Apr 7 price swing
• RES 3: $3500.1 - High Apr 22 and bull trigger
• RES 2: $3395.1/3451.3 - High Jun 23 / 16  
• RES 1: $3365.8 - High Jul 3          
• PRICE: $3334.0 @ 07:27 BST Jul 8 
• SUP 1: $3248.7 - Low Jun 30 and the bear trigger 
• SUP 2: $3204.7 - Low May 20
• SUP 3: $3121.0 - Low May 15 and key support
• SUP 4: $3085.0 - 76.4% retracement of the Apr 7 - 22 bull leg  

A recent move lower in Gold resulted in a breach of the 50-day EMA, and a trendline drawn from the Dec 30 ‘24 low and connected to the Feb 28 low. A clear break of both trend tools would signal scope for a deeper correction, and open $3245.5, May 29 low. Note that the latest recovery highlights a possible false trendline break. A resumption of gains would refocus attention on $3451.3, the Jun 16 high. The bear trigger lies at $3248.7, the Jun 30 low.          

SILVER TECHS: Bullish Outlook                    

• RES 4: $39.026 - 1.382 proj of the Apr 7 - 25 - May 15 swing
• RES 3: $38.246 - 1.236 proj of the Apr 7 - 25 - May 15 swing
• RES 2: $38.000 - Round number resistance 
• RES 1: $37.317 - High Jun 18 and the bull trigger   
• PRICE: $36.854 @ 08:11 BST Jul 8  
• SUP 1: $36.138 - 20-day EMA
• SUP 2: $35.016/31.651 - 50-day EMA / Low May 15
• SUP 3: $30.915/28.351 - Low Apr 11 / 7 and the bear trigger  
• SUP 4: $27.686 - Low Sep 6 ‘24  

A bull cycle in Silver remains intact. The metal has recently traded through resistance at $34.903, the Oct 23 ‘24 high and a key bull trigger. The break of it marks an important medium-term bullish development. Sights are on the $38.00 handle next. On the downside, initial support to watch lies at $36.138, the 20-day EMA. It has been pierced, a clear break of it would open $35.016, the 50-day EMA.