MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - Bund Bull Cycle Holds

Price Signal Summary – Bund Bull Cycle Holds

• Monday’s initial sell-off in the S&P E-Minis contract and a breach of support at 5948.00, the Jan 27 low, continues to highlight a possible short-term reversal threat. If correct, it suggests that the latest bounce is a correction. A resumption of weakness would open 5892.37, a Fibonacci retracement point. Eurostoxx 50 futures have recovered from Monday’s low and the contract traded higher yesterday. The climb marks a resumption of the uptrend that started on Nov 21 ‘24. Moving average studies are in a bull mode set-up too, highlighting a dominant uptrend.
• GBPUSD remains below Wednesday’s high. Gains earlier this week resulted in a breach of the 20-day EMA and delivered a print above 1.2500, the 50-day EMA, and 1.2523, the Jan 27 high. A bearish theme in USDJPY remains intact and this week’s move down reinforces current conditions. The sell-off expands the downside range, however, note that the pair has entered oversold territory. AUDUSD remains above Monday’s intraday low. Despite the latest bounce, the trend structure remains bearish. The Feb 3 fresh cycle low confirmed a continuation of the downtrend and maintains the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs.
• A bull cycle in Gold remains in play. This week’s appreciation once again, confirms a resumption of the uptrend and maintains the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Moving average studies are in a bull mode position too. Recent weakness in WTI futures marks an extension of the current corrective cycle. The 20-day EMA has been breached and attention is on support around the 50-day EMA, at $72.20. It has been pierced, a clear break of it would suggest scope for a deeper retracement.
• Bund futures remain in a bull cycle and the contract is holding on to its latest gains. Price has recently cleared resistance at 132.22, the Jan 22 high, and is through both the 20- and 50-day EMAs. A bullish phase in Gilt futures remains in play, signalling scope for a continuation higher near-term. This week’s extension reinforces current conditions. The contract has traded through 93.09, the Dec 20 high, and breached 93.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE    

EURUSD TECHS: Resistance At The 50-Day EMA Remains Intact

• RES 4: 1.0630 High Dec 6   
• RES 3: 1.0594 Dec 9 ‘24
• RES 2: 1.0533 High Jan 27 and a reversal trigger
• RES 1: 1.0439/42 50-day EMA / High Feb 5 
• PRICE: 1.0374 @ 06:10 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: 1.0272/0141 Low Feb 4 / 3 and the bear trigger., 
• SUP 2: 1.0138 1.764 proj of the Sep 25 - Oct 23 - Nov 5 price swing
• SUP 3: 1.0031 2.00 proj of the Sep 25 - Oct 23 - Nov 5 price swing 
• SUP 4: 0.9947 76.4% of the Sep 28 ‘22 - Jul 18 ’23 bull leg 

EURUSD is trading at its recent highs. A bullish candle formation on Feb 3 - a hammer - signals a potential reversal. However, additional reinforcing price evidence is required to signal a turn in the trend. Moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a downtrend. The 20-day EMA has been pierced and the focus is on 1.0439, the 50-day EMA. A clear break of it would be a bullish development. 

GBPUSD TECHS: Trading Above Support      

• RES 4: 1.2667 High Dec 19
• RES 3: 1.2610 38.2% retracement of the Sep 26 ‘24 - Jan 13 bear leg   
• RES 2: 1.2576 High Jan 7 
• RES 1: 1.2550 High Feb 5
• PRICE: 1.2424 @ 066:30 GMT Feb 7
• SUP 1: 1.2361/2249 Low Jan 6 / 3   
• SUP 2: 1.2161 Low Jan 17 / 20
• SUP 3: 1.2100 Low Jan 10 and the bear trigger 
• SUP 4: 1.2087 0.764 proj of the Sep 26 - Nov 22 - Dec 6 price swing    

GBPUSD remains below Wednesday’s high. Gains earlier this week resulted in a breach of the 20-day EMA and delivered a print above 1.2500, the 50-day EMA, and 1.2523, the Jan 27 high. A continuation higher would signal scope for a move towards 1.2610, a Fibonacci retracement. On the downside, key short-term support to watch has been defined at 1.2249, the Jan 3 low. Clearance of this level would instead highlight a reversal.             

EURGBP TECHS: Recovery Extends                 

• RES 4: 0.8474 High Jan 20 and a key resistance    
• RES 3: 0.8420 76.4% retracement of the Jan 20 - Feb 3 bear leg  
• RES 2: 0.8388 61.8% retracement of the Jan 20 - Feb 3 bear leg  
• RES 1: 0.8378 High Jan 6   
• PRICE: 0.8350 @ 06:43 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: 0.8297/8248 Low Feb 4 / 3 and a bear trigger
• SUP 2: 0.8223 Low Dec 19 and a key support  
• SUP 3: 0.8203 Low Mar 7 ‘22 and a lowest point of a multi-year range   
• SUP 4: 0.8163 123.6% retracement of the Dec 19 - Jan 20 bull leg 

EURGBP traded higher on Thursday, extending the rebound from Monday’s 0.8248 low. This undermines the recent bear threat. The cross has traded through the 20- and 50-day EMAs. The 20-day average is at 0.8363, a clear breach of it would signal scope for a stronger recovery towards 0.8388 initially, a Fibonacci retracement. For bears, a reversal lower would refocus attention on 0.8248, the Feb 3 low and the first bear trigger.   

USDJPY TECHS: Oversold But Remains In A Bear-Mode Condition  

• RES 4: 155.89 High Feb 3  
• RES 3: 154.83 50-day EMA 
• RES 2: 153.72 Low Jan 27   
• RES 1: 152.89 High Jan 6       
• PRICE: 151.87@ 07:04 GMT Feb 7
• SUP 1: 150.96 Intraday low 
• SUP 2: 149.69 Low Dec 9 
• SUP 3: 148.65 Low Dec 3 ‘24 and a key support 
• SUP 4: 148.01 Low Oct 9 ‘24     

A bearish theme in USDJPY remains intact and this week’s move down reinforces current conditions. The sell-off expands the downside range, however, note that the pair has entered oversold territory. 151.06, 76.4% of the Dec 3 - Jan 10 bull leg, has been pierced. A clear break of it would open 149.69, the Dec 9 low. Firm resistance is seen at 154.83, the 50-day EMA. Gains would allow the oversold condition to unwind.         

EURJPY TECHS: Approaching Key Support                       

• RES 4: 162.70 High Jan 28 
• RES 3: 161.60 50-day EMA   
• RES 2: 160.93 20-day EMA
• RES 1: 158.86 High Feb 6
• PRICE: 157.80 @ 08:00 GMT Feb 7  
• SUP 1: 156.76 Intraday low 
• SUP 2: 156.18 Low Dec 3 and a key support     
• SUP 3: 155.15 Low Sep 16 ‘24 
• SUP 4: 154.42 Low Aug 5 ‘24 and key medium-term support  

A bear cycle in EURJPY remains present and this week’s move down reinforces current conditions. The cross has cleared 158.24, the 76.4% retracement of the Dec 3 - 30 bull cycle, has been pierced. The breach paves the way for a move towards 156.18, the Dec 3 low and a key support. Initial firm resistance to watch, and a pivot level, is 161.60, the 50-day EMA. The short-term trend is oversold, gains would allow this condition to unwind. 

AUDUSD TECHS: Monitoring Resistance       

• RES 4: 0.6429 High Dec 12 
• RES 3: 0.6384 High Dec 13               
• RES 2: 0.6331 High Jan 24 and a key resistance   
• RES 1: 0.6304 50-day EMA
• PRICE: 0.6289 @ 08:04 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: 0.6171/6088 Low Feb 4 / 3
• SUP 3: 0.6045 1.500 proj of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 - 7 price swing
• SUP 3: 0.6000 Round number support
• SUP 4: 0.5931 1.764 proj of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 - 7 price swing

AUDUSD remains Monday’s intraday low. Despite the latest bounce, the trend structure remains bearish. The Feb 3 fresh cycle low confirmed a continuation of the downtrend and maintains the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs. A resumption of the bear leg would open 0.6045, a Fibonacci projection. Key resistance is at 0.6304, the 50-day EMA, and 0.6331, the Jan 24. A clear break of both levels would be bullish.    

USDCAD TECHS: Trend Structure Remains Bullish    

• RES 4: 1.5000 Psychological round number 
• RES 3: 1.4948 High Mar 2003  
• RES 2: 1.4814 High Apr 2003
• RES 1: 1.4600/1.4793 Round number resistance / High Feb 3    
• PRICE: 1.4308 @ 08:06 GMT Feb 7  
• SUP 1: 1.4270 Low Feb 5
• SUP 2: 1.4261 Low Jan 20 and a key support
• SUP 3: 1.4178 High Nov 6 ‘24
• SUP 4: 1.4120 Low Dec 11

USDCAD is unchanged and the pair is trading at this week’s lows. For now, the latest move down appears corrective and the primary uptrend remains intact. Monday’s cycle high, reinforces and strengthens bullish conditions. The break higher confirmed a resumption of the uptrend and opens 1.4814 next, the Apr 2003 high. Key support to watch lies at 1.4261, the Jan 20 low. A clear breach of this level would alter the picture and signal a reversal.         

FIXED INCOME

BUND TECHS: (H5) Bull Phase Still In Play       

• RES 4: 134.94 High Dec 17            
• RES 3: 134.54 61.8% retracement of the Dec 2 - Jan 14 bear leg
• RES 2: 134.29 High Dec 20
• RES 1: 133.73 50.0% retracement of the Dec 2 - Jan 14 bear leg                 
• PRICE: 133.34 @ 05:49 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: 133.02/132.46 20- and 50-day EMA values      
• SUP 2: 131.00 Low Jan 16 / 24            
• SUP 3: 131.00/130.28 Low Jan 16 / Low Jan 15 and the bear trigger
• SUP 4: 130.44 Low Jul 5 ‘24 (cont)     

Bund futures remain in a bull cycle and the contract is holding on to its latest gains. Price has recently cleared resistance at 132.22, the Jan 22 high, and is through both the 20- and 50-day EMAs. The break higher confirms a resumption of the corrective bull cycle that started Jan 14. Sights are on 133.73, a Fibonacci retracement point. Firm short-term support has been defined at 131.00, the Jan 16 / 24 low.                        

BOBL TECHS: (H5) Holding On To Its Latest Gains     

• RES 4: 118.310 High Dec 20          
• RES 3: 118.27 61.8% retracement of the Dec 2 - Jan 14 bear leg    
• RES 2: 118.100 High Jan 2   
• RES 1: 117.980 High Jan 3 / 5                              
• PRICE: 117.780 @ 06:09 GMT Feb 7  
• SUP 1: 117.576 50-day EMA                 
• SUP 2: 117.333 20-day EMA 
• SUP 3: 116.550 Low Jan 24  
• SUP 4: 116.280 Low Jan 14 / 15 and a key support       

Bobl futures remain in a bull cycle and the contract is holding on to its recent gains. This week’s climb reinforces current conditions. The contract has traded through both the 20- and 50-day EMAs. A clear breach of 117.880, 50.0% of the Dec 2 - Jan 14 bear leg, would signal scope for an extension towards 118.258, the 61.8% retracement of the Dec 2 - Jan 14 bear leg. Initial support to watch lies at 117.333, the 20-day EMA.           

SCHATZ TECHS: (H5) Bull Flag               

• RES 4: 107.233 76.4% retracement of the Dec 2 - Jan 15 bear leg
• RES 3: 107.170 High Dec 20    
• RES 2: 107.081 61.8% retracement of the Dec 2 - Jan 15 bear leg
• RES 1: 107.045 High Jan 3          
• PRICE: 106.895 @ 06:22 GMT Feb 7   
• SUP 1: 106.805 Low Jan 3               
• SUP 2: 106.759 20-day EMA
• SUP 3: 106.600/515 Low Jan 31 / 30 
• SUP 4: 106.435 Low Jan 15 and key support  

A bull cycle that began Jan 15 in Schatz futures remains in play. The contract has traded through a number of important resistance points and the latest impulsive gains highlight a stronger reversal. Furthermore, the recent pause appears to be a flag formation - a bullish continuation signal. The focus is on 107.081, a Fibonacci retracement point. Initial firm support to watch lies at 106.759, the 20-day EMA. First support is 106.805, Monday’s intraday low.                                       

GILT TECHS: (H5) Bull Cycle Remains In Play            

• RES 4: 95.57 High Dec 11 ‘24 
• RES 3: 95.11 High Dec 12 ‘24   
• RES 2: 94.75 76.4% retracement of the Dec 3 - Jan 13 bear leg
• RES 1: 94.35 High Feb 6                 
• PRICE: 93.48 @ Close Feb 6
• SUP 1: 92.43/91.52 20-day EMA / Low Jan 24                                
• SUP 2: 91.10 Low Jan 20
• SUP 3: 89.68/88.96 Low Jan 15 / 13 and the bear trigger
• SUP 4: 88.87 2.764 proj of the Dec 20 -27 - Jan 2 price swing

A bullish phase in Gilt futures remains in play, signalling scope for a continuation higher near-term. This week’s extension reinforces current conditions. The contract has traded through 93.09, the Dec 20 high, and breached 93.64, the 61.8% retracement of the Dec 3 - Jan 13 bear leg. Sights are on the 94.75, the 76.4% retracement. Initial firm support lies at 92.32, the 20-day EMA.                     

BTP TECHS: (H5) Short-Term Uptrend Remains Intact                          

• RES 4: 123.34 High Dec 11       
• RES 3: 122.85 High Dec 12  
• RES 2: 121.88 76.4% retracement of the Dec 11 - Jan 13 bear leg  
• RES 1: 120.98 61.8% retracement of the Dec 11 - Jan 13 bear leg    
• PRICE: 120.81 @ Close Feb 6 
• SUP 1: 119.71 20-day EMA          
• SUP 2: 118.65/117.16 Low Jan 24 / 13 and the bear trigger
• SUP 3: 116.59 76.4% retrace of the Jun - Dec ‘24 bull cycle (cont)
• SUP 4: 116.07 Low Jul 8 ‘24 (cont)    

A bullish cycle in BTP futures remains intact. The latest move higher has resulted in a breach of both the 20- and 50- day EMAs. This signals scope for an extension of the upleg and sights are on 120.98, a Fibonacci retracement. On the downside, initial key support to watch lies at 118.65, the Jan 24 low. Clearance of this price point would highlight a reversal and the end of the correction.            

EQUITIES

EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (H5) Fresh Cycle High                   

• RES 4: 5455.00 2.00 proj of the Nov 21 - Dec 9 - 20 ‘24 price swing
• RES 3: 5434.10 2.236 proj of the Dec 20 - Jan 8 - Jan 13 price swing     
• RES 2: 5381.13 1.764 proj of the Nov 21 - Dec 9 - 20 ‘24 price swing
• RES 1: 5375.00 High Feb 6             
• PRICE: 5359.00 @ 06:40 GMT Feb 7   
• SUP 1: 5199.02 20-day EMA            
• SUP 2: 5085.52 50-day EMA
• SUP 3: 4991.00 Low Jan 15  
• SUP 4: 4931.00 Low Jan 13 and a key short-term support  

Eurostoxx 50 futures have recovered from Monday’s low and the contract traded higher yesterday. The climb marks a resumption of the uptrend that started on Nov 21 ‘24. Moving average studies are in a bull mode set-up too, highlighting a dominant uptrend. The focus is on 5381.13 next, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm support to watch lies at 5199.02, the 20-day EMA. The 50-day EMA is at 5085.52.            

E-MINI S&P: (H5) Trading Below Key Resistance            

• RES 4: 6178.75 High Dec 6 and key resistance    
• RES 3: 6162.25 High Jan 24 
• RES 2: 6147.75 High Jan 31 
• RES 1: 6108.50 High Feb 6                 
• PRICE: 6101.25 @ 07:24 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: 6028.38/5935.50 50-day EMA / Low Feb 3           
• SUP 2: 5892.37 76.4% retracement of the Aug 5 - Dec 6 bull leg
• SUP 3: 5842.50 Low Jan 14 
• SUP 4: 5809.00 Low Jan 13 and a key resistance 

Monday’s initial sell-off in the S&P E-Minis contract and a breach of support at 5948.00, the Jan 27 low, continues to highlight a possible short-term reversal threat. If correct, it suggests that the latest bounce is a correction. A resumption of weakness would open 5892.37, a Fibonacci retracement point. On the upside, a stronger rally would expose key resistance at 6178.75, the Dec 6 ‘24 high. Clearance of this hurdle would resume the primary uptrend. 

COMMODITIES

BRENT TECHS: (J5) Trading At Its Recent Lows                      

• RES 4: $85.20 - 1.382 proj of the Sep 9 - Oct 7 - 29 price swing    
• RES 3: $83.97 - High Apr 12 ‘24 and a key M/T resistance
• RES 2: $83.28 - High Jul 5 and a key resistance
• RES 1: $78.80/81.20 - High Jan 23 / 15 and the bull trigger            
• PRICE: $74.78 @ 07:07 GMT Feb 7  
• SUP 1: $74.10 - Low Feb 6 
• SUP 2: $71.25 - Low Dec 20
• SUP 3: $70.26 - Low Dec 6
• SUP 4: $69.65 - Low Oct 29 and a key support 

Brent futures continue to trade closer to their recent lows. The 20-day EMA has been breached and attention remains on the 50-day EMA, at $75.43. The average has been pierced and a clear break of it is required to signal scope for a deeper retracement. This would open $71.25, the Dec 20 low. A reversal higher would instead refocus attention on the bull trigger at $81.20, the Jan 15 high.              

WTI TECHS: (H5) Has Pierced The 50-Day EMA                  

• RES 4: $83.40 - 76.4% retrace of the Jul 5 - Sep 10 bear leg (cont)    
• RES 3: $81.26 - 3.382 proj of the Nov 18 - 22 - Dec 6 price swing  
• RES 2: $80.63 - 3.236 proj of the Nov 18 - 22 - Dec 6 price swing
• RES 1: $75.18/79.48 - High Feb 3 / High Apr 12 ‘24   
• PRICE: $70.97 @ 07:21 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: $70.43 - Low Feb 6       
• SUP 2: $68.05 - Low Dec 20 ‘24
• SUP 3: $66.55 - Low Dec 6 ‘24
• SUP 4: $65.80 - Low Oct 29 ‘24 and a key support  

Recent weakness in WTI futures marks an extension of the current corrective cycle. The 20-day EMA has been breached and attention is on support around the 50-day EMA, at $72.20. It has been pierced, a clear break of it would suggest scope for a deeper retracement. This would open $68.05, the Dec 20 ‘24 low. On the upside, a clear reversal higher would refocus attention on $79.48, the Apr 12 ‘24 high and a key resistance.              

GOLD TECHS: Trend Needle Points North               

• RES 4: $2917.5 - 1.764 proj of the Nov 14 - Dec 12 - 19 price swing    
• RES 3: $2900.0 - Round number resistance
• RES 2: $2889.9 - 1.618 proj of the Nov 14 - Dec 12 - 19 price swing
• RES 1: $2882.4 - High Feb 5     
• PRICE: $2864.2 @ 07:27 GMT Feb 7 
• SUP 1: $2807.3 - Low Feb 4  
• SUP 2: $2767.4 - 20-day EMA  
• SUP 3: $2730.6 - Low Jan 27  
• SUP 4: $2711.0 - 50-day EMA

A bull cycle in Gold remains in play. This week’s appreciation once again, confirms a resumption of the uptrend and maintains the bullish price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Moving average studies are in a bull mode position too, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Sights are on $2889.9 next, a Fibonacci projection. The first key support to watch is $2711.0, the 50-day EMA. The 20-day EMA is at $2767.4.                   

SILVER TECHS: Resistance Remains Exposed 

• RES 4: $34.903 - High Oct 23 and the bull trigger  
• RES 3: $33.450 - 76.4% of the Oct 23 - Dec 19 ‘24 bear leg
• RES 2: $33.000 - Round number resistance   
• RES 1: $32.552 - 61.8% of the Oct 23 - Dec 19 ‘24 bear leg                                 
• PRICE: $32.311 @ 08:10 GMT Feb 7   
• SUP 1: $30.774 - 50-day EMA        
• SUP 2: $29.704 - Low Jan 27 
• SUP 3: $28.748 - Low Dec 19 and bear trigger
• SUP 4: $28.446 - 76.4% retracement of the Aug 8 - Oct 23 bull cycle 

Silver has traded higher this week. Key resistance at $32.338, the Dec 12 high, has been pierced. Clearance of this hurdle would highlight a stronger reversal and cancel a recent bearish theme. This would open $32.552, a Fibonacci retracement, and would expose the $33.00 handle. Initial firm support lies at $30.774, the 50-day EMA and a pivot level. A clear break of the EMA would reinstate the recent bearish theme.