MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - Bear Threat Present in USDJPY

Price Signal Summary – Bear Threat Present in USDJPY

• The trend condition in S&P E-Minis is unchanged, it remains bullish and this week’s fresh cycle highs reinforces current conditions. Short-term resistance and a bull trigger at 6128.75, the Jun 11 high, has been breached. The trend condition in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains bearish, however, the recovery from Monday’s low appears to be a potential reversal. The contract has traded through the 20- and 50-day EMAs.
• The trend needle in GBPUSD continues to point north and this week’s climb reinforces bullish conditions. The move higher maintains the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Note too that moving average studies are in a bull-mode position. A bear threat in USDJPY remains present. Monday’s shooting star candle formation highlights a reversal of the recent bull cycle. The pair has traded through the 20- and 50-day EMAs. USDCAD has pulled back from its recent highs. The primary downtrend remains intact and short-term gains appear to have been corrective. Key support and the bear trigger has been defined at 1.3540, the Jun 16 low.
• The trend condition in Gold remains bullish and the latest pullback is considered corrective - for now. Note that today’s move down has resulted in a test of two important short-term support points; $3290.9, the 50-day EMA. WTI futures maintain a softer tone following the reversal from Monday’s high. Support to watch is at the 50-day EMA, at $64.55. It has been pierced, a clear break of it would signal scope for a deeper retracement.               
• Bund futures are unchanged and continue to trade below the Jun 13 high. For now, the recent move down appears corrective. Key short-term support to watch lies at 130.12, the Jun 5 low. A bullish condition in Gilt futures remains intact and recent weakness appears to have been a correction. This week’s strong gains reinforce the current bullish theme. Key short-term support has been defined 92.23, the Jun 16 low.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE    

EURUSD TECHS: Bulls Remain In The Driver’s Seat                      

• RES 4: 1.1821 High Sep 16 2021 
• RES 3: 1.1783 1.764 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - 27 price swing
• RES 2: 1.1755 High Sep 22 2021 
• RES 1: 1.1744 High Jun 26
• PRICE: 1.1688 @ 05:56 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 1.1510 20-day EMA
• SUP 2: 1.1359/1.1210 50-day EMA and a pivot level / Low May 29
• SUP 3: 1.1131 Low May 16 
• SUP 4: 1.1065 Low May 12 and a reversal trigger 

The trend set-up in EURUSD is unchanged, it remains bullish and this week’s gains reinforce the uptrend. Resistance and a bull trigger at 1.1631, the Jun 12 high, has been cleared confirming a resumption of the trend. Sights are on 1.1783, a Fibonacci projection. Key short-term support to watch lies at 1.1510, the 20-day EMA. A clear break of this average is required to signal scope for a deeper retracement.       

GBPUSD TECHS: Northbound 

• 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: 1.3771 High Jun 26
• PRICE: 1.3727 @ 06:08 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 1.3632/3535 High Jun 13 / 20-day EMA 
• SUP 2: 1.3401 50-day EMA
• SUP 3: 1.3308 Trendline support drawn from the Jan 13 low 
• SUP 4: 1.3140 Low May 12 and key support

The trend needle in GBPUSD continues to point north and this week’s climb reinforces bullish conditions. The move higher maintains the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Note too that moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant medium-term uptrend. Sights are on 1.3800 next. Initial support to watch lies at 1.3535, the 20-day EMA. A break would signal scope for a corrective pullback.         

EURGBP TECHS: Corrective Pullback 

• RES 4: 0.8648 76.4% retracement of the Apr 11 - May 29 downleg
• RES 3: 0.8624 High Apr 21
• RES 2: 0.8592 61.8% retracement of the Apr 11 - May 29 downleg 
• RES 1: 0.8575 High Jun 23
• PRICE: 0.8515 @ 06:17 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 0.8503/8475 20- and 50-day EMA values 
• SUP 2: 0.8459 Low Jun 11 
• SUP 3: 0.8407 Low Jun 4 
• SUP 4: 0.8356 Low May 29 and the bear trigger 

EURGBP has pulled back from its recent highs but remains in a bull cycle. Moving average studies have recently crossed and are currently in a bull-mode position - this reinforces the current uptrend. Scope is seen for a test of 0.8592 next, a Fibonacci retracement. On the downside, support to watch lies at 0.8475, the 50-day EMA. Clearance of this level would highlight a possible reversal.    

USDJPY TECHS: Bear Threat Still Present     

• RES 4: 150.49 High Apr 2   
• RES 3: 149.28 High Apr 3
• RES 2: 148.65 High May 12 and a reversal trigger
• RES 1: 146.19/148.03 High Jun 23 / 23  
• PRICE: 144.43 @ 06:45 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 143.75 Low Jun 26  
• SUP 2: 142.80 Low Jun 13  
• SUP 3: 142.12 Low May 27 and a key short-term support  
• SUP 4: 141.96 76.4% retracement of the Apr 22 - May 12 upleg   

A bear threat in USDJPY remains present. Monday’s shooting star candle formation highlights a reversal of the recent bull cycle. The pair has traded through the 20- and 50-day EMAs. A clear break of the averages would strengthen a bearish threat and signal scope for an extension towards 142.12, the May 27 low and a key short-term support. On the upside, a move above Monday’s high of 148.03 would reinstate a bullish theme.     

EURJPY TECHS: Support To Watch Lies At The 20-Day EMA  

• RES 4: 171.09 High Jul 23 ‘24 
• RES 3: 170.47 76.4% Fibonacci retracement for Jul - Aug ‘24 downleg  
• RES 2: 169.91 1.236 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - Apr 7 price swing
• RES 1: 169.71 High Jun 23
• PRICE: 168.83 @ 07:07 BST Jun 27 
• SUP 1: 167.92 Low Jun 24 
• SUP 2: 166.67 20-day EMA 
• SUP 3: 165.91 Low Jun 16   
• SUP 4: 164.77 50-day EMA   

The trend set-up in EURJPY is unchanged, it remains bullish and the cross is holding on to its recent gains. Price has recently cleared 166.69, the Oct 31 ‘24 high. Scope is seen for a climb towards 170.47, a key Fibonacci retracement point. Note that the uptrend is in overbought territory, a pullback would unwind this condition. Support to watch lies at 166.67, the 20-day EMA. A break would suggest potential for a deeper retracement.       

AUDUSD TECHS: Pierces The Bull Trigger       

• 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: 0.6564 High June 26
• PRICE: 0.6547 @ 07:36 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 0.6488 20-day EMA
• SUP 2: 0.6454/6373 Low Jun 24 / 23    
• SUP 3: 0.6357 Low May 12
• SUP 4: 0.6275 Low Apr 14

The medium-term trend set-up in AUDUSD remains bullish. The sharp reversal higher this week reinforces a bull theme and confirms the end of the latest corrective pullback. Sights are on key resistance and the bull trigger, at 0.6552, the Jun 16 high. This level has been pierced, a clear break would confirm a resumption of the trend and open 0.6603, the Nov 11 2024 high. Key short-term support has been defined at 0.6373, the Jun 23 low.   

USDCAD TECHS: Pivot Resistance Remains Intact       

• RES 4: 1.4111 High Apr 4
• RES 3: 1.4016 High May 12 and 13 and a key resistance 
• RES 2: 1.3920 High May 21 
• RES 1: 1.2710/3803 20- and 50-day EMA values
• PRICE: 1.3633 @ 07:53 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 1.3618 Low Jun 26  
• 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

USDCAD has pulled back from its recent highs. The primary downtrend remains intact and short-term gains appear to have been corrective. Key support and the bear trigger has been defined at 1.3540, the Jun 16 low. Clearance of this price point would resume the downtrend. Any reversal higher would instead signal scope for a stronger retracement. Pivot resistance to monitor is at the 50-day EMA, at 1.3803. 

FIXED INCOME

BUND TECHS: (U5) Support Remains Intact                           

• RES 4: 132.42 2.000 proj of the May 14 - 20 - 22 price swing
• RES 3: 132.00 Round number resistance    
• RES 2: 131.95 High Jun 13 and the bull trigger 
• RES 1: 131.33 High Jun 20
• PRICE: 130.45 @ 05:33 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: 130.17 Low Jun 16              
• SUP 2: 130.12 Low Jun 5 a key short-term support 
• SUP 3: 129.30 Low May 22   
• SUP 4: 128.97 Low May 14 and a reversal trigger  

Bund futures are unchanged and continue to trade below the Jun 13 high. For now, the recent move down appears corrective. Key short-term support to watch lies at 130.12, the Jun 5 low. A break of this level would highlight a stronger reversal and undermine the bullish theme. This would open 129.30, the May 22 low. Key short-term resistance and the bull trigger, has been defined at 131.95, the Jun 13 high.                                                 

BOBL TECHS: (U5) Trading Above Support                       

• 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: 118.065 61.8% retracement of the Jun 13 - 16 downleg   
• PRICE: 117.790 @ 05:39 BST Jun 27  
• SUP 1: 117.530 Low Jun 5 and a key near-term support 
• SUP 2: 117.470 Low May 21 
• SUP 3: 117.470 Low May 21
• SUP 4: 116.660 Low Mar 27       

Bobl futures are in consolidation mode. A bull cycle remains intact, however, the latest pullback has exposed key short-term support at 117.530, the Jun 5 low. A break of this level would highlight a stronger reversal and cancel the bull theme. This would open 117.470, the May 21 low. Key short-term resistance has been defined at 118.390, the Jun 13 high. Clearance of this level would be bullish.                             

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: 107.325 High Jun 25 
• PRICE: 107.290 @ 05:58 BST Jun 27
• 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 are trading in a range and price remains below the Jun 13 high. Support to watch lies at 107.195, the Jun 6 low. It has been pierced, a clear break of this level 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) Bull Cycle Remains Intact                      

• RES 4: 94.15 2.000 proj of the May 22 - 27 - 29 price swing
• RES 3: 94.00 Round number resistance      
• RES 2: 93.73 1.764 proj of the May 22 - 27 - 29 price swing
• RES 1: 93.57/93.68 High Jun 24 / 13
• PRICE: 93.25 @ Close Jun 26
• SUP 1: 92.64 20-day EMA 
• SUP 2: 92.23 Low Jun 16 and a key short-term support 
• SUP 3: 91.56 Low Jun 9   
• SUP 4: 91.44 Low Jun 8        

A bullish condition in Gilt futures remains intact and recent weakness appears to have been a correction. This week’s strong gains reinforce the current bullish theme. Key short-term support has been defined 92.23, the Jun 16 low. A break of this level is required to undermine a bull theme and signal scope for a deeper retracement. On the upside, sights are on 93.68, the Jun 13 high and bull trigger.                                    

BTP TECHS: (U5) Bullish Outlook

• 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: 121.04 @ Close Jun 26 
• SUP 1: 119.91 Low May 29      
• 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 remains bullish and the latest pullback appears corrective. Gains earlier this month 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 lies at 118.51, the May 14 low. A clear break of this level would highlight a reversal. First support is 119.91, the May 29 low.                   

EQUITIES

EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (U5) Potential Reversal  

• 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: 5364.00 High Jun 16   
• PRICE: 5286.00 @ 06:22 BST Jun 27 
• 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  

The trend condition in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains bearish, however, the recovery from Monday’s low appears to be a potential reversal. The contract has traded through the 20- and 50-day EMAs. A clear break of both averages would strengthen a reversal theme and signal scope for a stronger recovery. This would open 5486.00, the May 20 high and bull trigger. On the downside, a breach of Monday’s 5194.00 low would reinstate a bearish theme.                

E-MINI S&P: (U5) Bull Cycle Extends   

• RES 4: 6281.12 1.618 proj of the Apr 7 - 10 - 21 price swing       
• RES 3: 6277.50 High Feb 19 and a bull trigger 
• RES 2: 6249.00 High Feb 21
• RES 1: 6207.75 Intraday high    
• PRICE: 6207.50 @ 07:21 BST Jun 27  
• SUP 1: 6053.30/5952.18 20- and 50-day EMA values
• SUP 2: 5811.50 Low May 23    
• SUP 3: 5645.75 Low May 7
• SUP 4: 5500.00 Low Apr 30

The trend condition in S&P E-Minis is unchanged, it remains bullish and this week’s fresh cycle highs reinforces current conditions. Short-term resistance and a bull trigger at 6128.75, the Jun 11 high, has been breached. The clear break confirms a resumption of the uptrend that started Apr 7. The 6200.00 handle has been cleared, this opens 6249.00, the Feb 21 high. Key support is at the 50-day EMA - at 5952.18. A clear break of it would signal a reversal.   

COMMODITIES

BRENT TECHS: (Q5) Trading At Its Recent Lows  

• RES 4: $85.00 - Round number resistance 
• RES 3: $83.46 - 2.764 proj of the Apr 9 - 23 - May price swing
• RES 2: $82.13 - 2.618 proj of the Apr 9 - 23 - May price swing
• RES 1: $74.11/81.40 - 50.0% of the Jun 23-24 range / High Jun 23
• PRICE: $68.09 @ 07:01 BST Jun 27
• SUP 1: $66.82 - Low Jun 24  
• SUP 2: $62.09 - Low May 30
• SUP 3: $58.20 - Low May 5
• SUP 4: $57.78 - Low Apr 9 and a key support   

Brent futures traded sharply lower Monday, and for now, the contract maintains a softer tone. The move down has resulted in a breach of the 50-day EMA and note too that $67.05, the 61.8% retracement of the May 5 - Jun 23 bull leg, has been pierced. A continuation lower would expose $62.09 next, the May 30 low. Initial resistance to watch is $74.11, a Fibonacci retracement point.             

WTI TECHS: (Q5) Support At The 50-Day EMA Remains Exposed         

• 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: $65.67 @ 07:16 BST Jun 27 
• SUP 1: $64.55/00 - 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 Monday’s high. Support to watch is at the 50-day EMA, at $64.55. 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. On the upside, 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: Testing Key Short-Term Support                                     

• RES 4: $3578.0 - 2.000 proj of the Dec 19 - Feb 24 - Feb 28 swing
• RES 3: $3547.9 - 1.764 proj of the Feb 28 - Apr 3 - Apr 7 price swing
• RES 2: $3500.1 - High Apr 22 and bull trigger
• RES 1: $3395.1/3451.3 - High Jun 23 / 16          
• PRICE: $3295.4 @ 07:23 BST Jun 27 
• SUP 1: $3294.8/3290.9 - Trendline from Dec 30 ‘24 low / 50-day EMA 
• SUP 2: $3245.5 - Low May 29 
• SUP 3: $3204.7 - Low May 20 
• SUP 4: $3121.0 - Low May 15 and key support

The trend condition in Gold remains bullish and the latest pullback is considered corrective - for now. Note that today’s move down has resulted in a test of two important short-term support points; $3290.9, the 50-day EMA, and 3294.8, a trendline drawn from the Dec 30 ‘24 low. A clear break of both support points would signal scope for a deeper correction - this would expose $3245.5. A reversal higher would refocus attention $3451.3, the Jun 16 high.        

SILVER TECHS: Bullish Theme Remains Intact                   

• 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  
• PRICE: $36.456 @ 07:55 BST Jun 27 
• SUP 1: $35.742 - 20-day EMA
• SUP 2: $34.538/31.651 - 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 wave in Silver remains in play and the latest pullback is considered corrective. 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 $35.742, the 20-day EMA. It has been pierced, a clear break would open $34.538, the 50-day EMA.