MNI DAILY TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - ESA Bounce Takes Out Resistance

Price Signal Summary – ESA Recovery Takes Out Resistance

• Eurostoxx 50 futures have traded higher this week. The contract has cleared the 20-day EMA and has today pierced resistance at the 50-day EMA, at 5100.90. A clear break of this average would strengthen the current bull cycle. The corrective bull cycle in S&P E-Minis that started on Apr 7, remains in play for now. The contract has traded higher this week and in the process breached a number of important short-term resistance points.
• The trend direction in GBPUSD remains up and the latest pullback appears corrective. A deeper retracement would allow a short-term overbought condition to unwind. Support to watch is 1.3114, the 20-day EMA. A corrective cycle in USDJPY remains in play and the pair is trading higher again, today. Resistance to watch is 144.56, the 20-day EMA. A clear break of this level would signal scope for a stronger recovery. AUDUSD is unchanged and continues to trade closer to its recent highs. A bullish theme remains intact. The pair has recently breached a key resistance at 0.6409, the Dec 9 ‘24 high.          
• The trend needle in Gold continues to point north. The latest move down appears corrective and the retracement is allowing an overbought trend condition to unwind. A bearish theme in WTI futures remains intact and the recovery since Apr 9 appears corrective. The move higher has allowed an oversold trend condition to unwind. Recent weakness resulted in the breach of a number of important support levels.   
• Bund futures are unchanged and continue to trade just below their recent highs. A bull cycle remains in play and the pullback between Apr 7 - 9 is considered corrective. Gilt futures have traded higher this week. For now, the climb marks an extension of the recovery that started Apr 9. The rally cancels a recent bearish theme. 92.63, the Apr 8 high, has been breached.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE    

EURUSD TECHS: Pullback Considered Corrective            

• RES 4: 1.1696 1.618 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - 27 price swing 
• RES 3: 1.1625 1.500 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - 27 price swing
• RES 2: 1.1608 High Nov 9 2021
• RES 1: 1.1573 High Apr 21 and the bull trigger  
• PRICE: 1.1337 @ 06:05 BST Apr 25
• SUP 1: 1.1308 Low Apr 23
• SUP 2: 1.1201 20-day EMA and a key support    
• SUP 3: 1.1144/0952 High Apr 3 / 50-day EMA and a pivot level     
• SUP 4: 1.0805 Low Apr 3  

EURUSD is trading at this week’s low. The latest pullback is considered corrective and the trend structure remains bullish. A price sequence of higher highs and higher lows remains intact and note that MA studies are in a bull-mode position too, signalling a dominant uptrend. The focus is on 1.1608 next, the Nov 9 2021 high. Key support is unchanged at the 20-day EMA, at 1.1201. A break of this average would signal scope for a deeper retracement. 

GBPUSD TECHS: Unwinding An Overbought Trend Condition

• RES 4: 1.3550 High Feb 24 ‘22  
• RES 3: 1.3500 Round number resistance  
• RES 2: 1.3434 High Sep 26 ‘24 and a key resistance
• RES 1: 1.3424 High Apr 22 and the bull trigger 
• PRICE: 1.3292 @ 06:17 BST Apr 25
• SUP 1: 1.3234 Low Apr 23 
• SUP 2: 1.3136 20-day EMA
• SUP 3: 1.3041/2952 Low Apr 14 / 50-day EMA 
• SUP 4: 1.2807 Low Apr 10 

The trend direction in GBPUSD remains up and the latest pullback appears corrective. A deeper retracement would allow a short-term overbought condition to unwind. Support to watch is 1.3114, the 20-day EMA. The pair has recently breached 1.3207, the Apr 3 high and a bull trigger, resuming the uptrend. Note that moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, signalling a dominant uptrend. Sights are on 1.3434, the Sep 26 ‘24 high.   

EURGBP TECHS: Corrective Cycle Remains In Play       

• RES 4: 0.8800 Round number resistance      
• RES 3: 0.8781 2.236 proj of the Mar 3 - 11 - 28 price swing
• RES 2: 0.8768 High Nov 20 ‘23
• RES 1: 0.8624/0.8738 High Apr 21/ High Apr 11 and the bull trigger 
• PRICE: 0.8533 @ 06:39 BST Apr 25 
• SUP 1: 0.8527/21 20-day EMA / Intraday low 
• SUP 2: 0.8477 61.8% retracement of the Mar 28 - Apr 11 rally  
• SUP 3: 0.8454 50-day EMA  
• SUP 4: 0.8415 76.4% retracement of the Mar 28 - Apr 11 rally

EURGBP has traded lower this week. The retracement that started on Apr 11, appears corrective and has allowed a recent overbought trend condition to unwind. Support to watch lies at 0.8527 (pierced), the 20-day EMA. A clear break of it would expose the 50-day EMA at 0.8454. The area between these two averages represents a key support zone. For bulls, a resumption of gains would refocus attention on 0.8738, the Apr 11 high and bull trigger. 

USDJPY TECHS: Approaching The 20-Day EMA    

• RES 4: 147.41 50-day EMA   
• RES 3: 146.54 Low Mar 11  
• RES 2: 144.56 20-day EMA
• RES 1: 143.80 Intraday high 
• PRICE: 143.67 @ 06:55 BST Apr 25
• SUP 1: 141.49 Low Apr 23   
• SUP 2: 139.79 1.382 proj of the Feb 12 - Mar 11 - 28 price swing
• SUP 3: 138.82 1.500 proj of the Feb 12 - Mar 11 - 28 price swing
• SUP 4: 138.07  Low Jul 28 ‘23

A corrective cycle in USDJPY remains in play and the pair is trading higher again, today. Resistance to watch is 144.56, the 20-day EMA. A clear break of this level would signal scope for a stronger recovery. Resistance at the 50-day EMA, is at 147.41. Moving average studies are in a bear-mode position highlighting a dominant downtrend. A resumption of the trend would open 139.79 next, a Fibonacci projection. 

EURJPY TECHS: Bullish Outlook    

• RES 4: 165.43 High Nov 8        
• RES 3: 164.90 High Dec 30 ‘24 and a key medium-term resistance   
• RES 2: 164.55 High Jan 7
• RES 1: 163.55/164.19 High Apr 14 / High Mar 18 and the bull trigger 
• PRICE: 162.86 @ 07:05 GMT Apr 25 
• SUP 1: 161.29/159.48 50-day EMA / Low Apr 9    
• SUP 2: 158.30 Low Apr 7 and key support 
• SUP 3: 157.02 76.4% retracement of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 bull cycle 
• SUP 4: 155.60 Low Low Mar 4 

The recent pullback in EURJPY appears corrective and the trend condition remains bullish. Key short-term support has been defined at 158.30, the Apr 7 low. A break of this level is required to signal scope for a deeper retracement. This would open 157.02, a Fibonacci retracement. First support to watch is 161.29, the 50-day EMA. Attention is on 164.19, the Mar 18 high and a bull trigger. Clearance of this hurdle would resume the uptrend.     

AUDUSD TECHS: Trend Needle Points North   

• RES 4: 0.6550 61.8% retracement of the Sep 30 ‘24 - Apr 9 bear leg  
• RES 3: 0.6528 High Nov 29 ‘24
• RES 2: 0.6471 High Dec 9 ‘24
• RES 1: 0.6439 High Apr 22
• PRICE: 0.64002 @ 07:50 BST Apr 25 
• SUP 1: 0.6344/6314 Low Apr 24 / 20-day EMA  
• SUP 2: 0.6181 Low Apr 11  
• SUP 3: 0.6116 Low Apr 10 
• SUP 4: 0.5915 Low Apr 9 and key support  

AUDUSD is unchanged and continues to trade closer to its recent highs. A bullish theme remains intact. The pair has recently breached a key resistance at 0.6409, the Dec 9 ‘24 high. This reinforces bullish conditions and signals scope for a continuation higher near-term. Sights are on 0.6471 next, the Dec 9 2024 high. Initial key support to monitor is 0.6314, the 20-day EMA. A clear break of this EMA would be a concern for bulls.         

USDCAD TECHS: Bear Mode Condition Intact 

• RES 4: 1.4415 High Apr 1
• RES 3: 1.4296 High Apr 7 
• RES 2: 1.4142 50-day EMA 
• RES 1: 1.3906/4000 High Apr 17 / 20-day EMA  
• PRICE: 1.3874 @ 07:53 BST Apr 25
• SUP 1: 1.3781 Low Apr 21
• SUP 2: 1.3744 76.4% retracement of Sep 25 ‘24 - Feb 3 bull run
• SUP 3: 1.3696 Low Oct 10 2024
• SUP 4: 1.3643 Low Oct 9 ‘24 

The trend outlook in USDCAD is unchanged, it remains bearish. A fresh cycle low on Monday highlights a resumption of the downtrend and signals scope for a continuation near-term. Potential is seen for a move towards 1.3744, a Fibonacci retracement. Moving average studies are in a bear -mode position, highlighting a dominant downtrend. First resistance to watch is 1.4000, the 20-day EMA.  

FIXED INCOME

BUND TECHS: (M5) Resistance Remains Exposed                     

• RES 4: 133.90 1.236 proj of the Mar 25 - Apr 7- 9 price swing                 
• RES 3: 133.00 round number resistance      
• RES 2: 132.56 High Feb 28 and a key resistance
• RES 1: 132.03 High Apr 7 and the bull trigger                    
• PRICE: 131.77 @ 05:44 BST Apr 25
• SUP 1: 130.54/129.92 20-day EMA / Low Apr 11          
• SUP 2: 129.02 Low Apr 10            
• SUP 3: 128.60 Low Apr 9 and a key support   
• SUP 4: 128.47 Low Mar 28  

Bund futures are unchanged and continue to trade just below their recent highs. A bull cycle remains in play and the pullback between Apr 7 - 9 is considered corrective. Attention is on resistance at 132.03, the Apr 7 high and a bull trigger. Clearance of this level would confirm a resumption of the uptrend and open 132.56, the Feb 28 high. Firm support lies at 128.60, the Apr 9 low. A break of this level would alter the picture.                                       

BOBL TECHS: (M5) Trend Needle Points North            

• RES 4: 120.20 High Dec 12 ‘24 (cont)           
• RES 3: 120.000 Psychological round number          
• RES 2: 119.960 High Apr 7 and the bull trigger
• RES 1: 119.780 High Apr 22                                     
• PRICE: 119.590 @ 05:56 BST Apr 25  
• SUP 1: 119.180 Low Apr 23       
• SUP 2: 118.846 20-day EMA   
• SUP 3: 118.060 Low Apr 10   
• SUP 4: 117.680 Low Apr 9 and a key support      

Bobl futures are holding on to the bulk of their latest gains and a bull cycle remains in play. Recent weakness between Apr 7 - 9 appears corrective. The early April rally resulted in a break of key resistance at 119.040, the Feb 28 high. This strengthens bullish conditions. The focus is on the 120.000 handle next. Firm support lies at 117.680, the Apr 9 low. The 20-day EMA, an important short-term support, is at 118.846.                   

SCHATZ TECHS: (M5) Corrective Pullback                                

• RES 4: 107.812 0.618 proj of the Mar 6 - Apr 7 - 9 price swing     
• RES 3: 107.800 Round number resistance    
• RES 2: 107.775 High Apr 7 and the bull trigger
• RES 1: 107.735 High Apr 22                   
• PRICE: 107.555 @ 06:12 BST Apr 25     
• SUP 1: 107.370 Low Apr 17  
• SUP 2: 107.342 20-day EMA    
• SUP 3: 107.125 Low Apr 10         
• SUP 4: 106.965 Low Apr 9 and a key support      

Schatz futures maintain a firmer tone despite Wednesday’s sell-off and sights are on 107.775, the Apr 7 high and bull trigger. The recent move down between Apr 7 - 9, appears corrective. Clearance of 107.775 would confirm a resumption of the uptrend and open 107.812, a Fibonacci projection. Moving average studies remain in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant uptrend. Firm support to watch lies at 107.342, the 20-day EMA.                                                        

GILT TECHS: (M5) Remains Above Support                    

• RES 4: 94.50 High Apr 7 and key resistance   
• RES 3: 94.00 Round number resistance       
• RES 2: 93.44 76.4% retracement of the Apr 7-9 sell-off 
• RES 1: 93.32 High Apr 23                           
• PRICE: 93.09 @ Close Apr 24
• SUP 1: 92.13 20-day EMA                                      
• SUP 2: 91.73/91.43 Low Apr 17 / 15 
• SUP 3: 90.47/89.99 Low Apr 11 / 9     
• SUP 4: 89.68 Low Jan 15 (cont) 

Gilt futures have traded higher this week. For now, the climb marks an extension of the recovery that started Apr 9. The rally cancels a recent bearish theme. 92.63, the Apr 8 high, has been breached, exposing 93.44, the 76.4% retracement of the Apr 7-9 sell-off. A break of this level would strengthen the current bull cycle and expose 94.50, the Apr 7 high and a key resistance. Support to watch is 92.13, the 20-day EMA.                              

BTP TECHS: (M5) Impulsive Rally                                 

• RES 4: 121.93 76.4% of the Dec 5 ‘24 - Mar 14 bear leg (cont)       
• RES 3: 121.43 1.618 proj of the Mar 14 - Apr 4 - 9 price swing    
• RES 2: 121.04 1.500 proj of the Mar 14 - Apr 4 - 9 price swing 
• RES 1: 120.65 1.382 proj of the Mar 14 - Apr 4 - 9 price swing               
• PRICE: 120.53 @ Close Apr 24  
• SUP 1: 119.42/118.72 High Apr 22 / 20-day EMA       
• SUP 2: 117.28 Low Apr 10     
• SUP 3: 116.06 Low Apr 9  
• SUP 4: 115.75 Low Apr 14 and a bear trigger     

BTP futures have traded higher this week and the contract maintains a bullish tone. Thursday’s strong rally reinforces current bullish conditions. The move higher has resulted in the break of key resistance at 120.39, the Feb 28 high. Sights are on 120.65 next, a Fibonacci projection. Firm support to watch lies at 118.72, the 20-day EMA. The contract is overbought, a pullback would unwind this trend condition.                

EQUITIES

EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (M5) Corrective Cycle Extends         

• RES 4: 5341.00 High Mar 27  
• RES 3: 5263.01 76.4% retracement of the Mar 3 - Apr 7 bear leg 
• RES 2: 5165.00 HIgh Apr 3
• RES 1: 5100.90/106.00 50-day EMA / Intraday high             
• PRICE: 5092.00 @ 06:19 BST Apr 25 
• SUP 1: 4812.00 Low Apr 16                      
• SUP 2: 4664.00 Low Apr 10
• SUP 3: 4444.00 Low Apr 7 and the bear trigger         
• SUP 4: 4336.00 Low Nov 28 ‘23 (cont)     

Eurostoxx 50 futures have traded higher this week. The contract has cleared the 20-day EMA and has today pierced resistance at the 50-day EMA, at 5100.90. A clear break of this average would strengthen the current bull cycle and signal scope for a continuation of the corrective uptrend. This would open 5165.00 next, the Apr 3 high. On the downside, support to watch lies at 4812.00, the Apr 16 low. Clearance of this level would highlight a reversal.              

E-MINI S&P: (M5) Breaches Resistance                 

• RES 4: 5837.25 High Mar 25 and a bull trigger     
• RES 3: 5773.25 High Apr 2       
• RES 2: 5625.35 50-day EMA and a key resistance 
• RES 1: 5553.00 Intraday high                              
• PRICE: 5405.00 @ 14:20 BST Apr 24   
• SUP 1: 5355.25/5127.25 Low Apr 24 / 21 and a key support                       
• SUP 2: 4996.43 76.4% retracement of the Apr 7 - 10 bounce
• SUP 3: 4832.00 Low Apr 7 and the bear trigger
• SUP 4: 4760.88 1.618 proj of the Feb 19 - Mar 13 - 25 price swing 

The corrective bull cycle in S&P E-Minis that started on Apr 7, remains in play for now. The contract has traded higher this week and in the process breached a number of important short-term resistance points. Price has cleared the 20-day EMA and pierced 5528.75, the Apr 10 high. The next key resistance to watch is 5625.35, the 50-day EMA. Initial key support lies at 5127.25, the Apr 21 low. A break would be bearish.          

COMMODITIES

BRENT TECHS: (M5) Monitoring Resistance       

• RES 4: $77.75 - High Jan 20  
• RES 3: $76.26 - High Feb 20
• RES 2: $75.47 - High Apr 2 and a bull trigger
• RES 1: $69.58 - 50-day EMA            
• PRICE: $66.70 @ 07:06 BST Apr 25  
• SUP 1: $62.00/58.40 - Low Apr 10 / 9 and the bear trigger     
• SUP 2: $58.85 - 2.000 proj of the Feb 20 - Mar 5 - Apr 2 price swing
• SUP 3: $56.89 - 2.236 proj of the Feb 20 - Mar 5 - Apr 2 price swing
• SUP 4: $55.00 - Round number support

Brent futures are in consolidation mode and are holding on to the bulk of their recent gains. For now, the latest recovery is considered corrective and has allowed a recent oversold condition to unwind. The primary trend direction remains down and a resumption of weakness would open $56.89, a Fibonacci projection. On the upside, the next important resistance to monitor is at the 50-day EMA, at $69.58.       

WTI TECHS: (M5) Resistance Remains Intact For Now                                

• RES 4: $75.51 - High Jan 15 and a key resistance   
• RES 3: $72.56 - High Feb 20
• RES 2: $71.76 - High Apr 2 and key resistance
• RES 1: $65.84 - 50-day EMA  
• PRICE: $62.89 @ 07:13 BST Apr 25 
• SUP 1: $58.29/54.67 - Low Apr 10 / 9 and the bear trigger  
• SUP 2: $53.72 - 2.236 proj of the Feb 20 - Mar 5 - Apr 2 price swing
• SUP 3: $52.54 - 2.382 proj of the Jan 15 - Feb 4 - 11 price swing
• SUP 4: $50.00 - Psychological round number  

A bearish theme in WTI futures remains intact and the recovery since Apr 9 appears corrective. The move higher has allowed an oversold trend condition to unwind. Recent weakness resulted in the breach of a number of important support levels, reinforcing a bearish threat. A resumption of the bear cycle would open $53.72, a Fibonacci projection. Resistance to watch is $65.84, the 50-day EMA.                

GOLD TECHS: Bulls Remain In The Driver’s Seat                         

• RES 4: $3600.0 - Round number resistance 
• RES 3: $3578.0 - 2.000 proj of the Dec 19 - Feb 24 - Feb 28 swing
• RES 2: $3547.9 - 1.764 proj of the Feb 28 - Apr 3 - Apr 7 price swing
• RES 1: $3386.6/3500.1 - High Apr 23 / 22        
• PRICE: $3294.7 @ 07:20 BST Apr 25 
• SUP 1: $3260.4 - Low Apr 23  
• SUP 2: $3208.9 - 20-day EMA
• SUP 3: $3167.8 - High Apr 3 and a recent breakout level 
• SUP 4: $3067.9 - 50-day EMA 

The trend needle in Gold continues to point north. The latest move down appears corrective and the retracement is allowing an overbought trend condition to unwind. Moving average studies are unchanged, they remain in a bull-mode position highlighting a dominant uptrend. The next objective is $3547.9, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm support to watch lies at 3208.9, the 20-day EMA.                         

SILVER TECHS: Holding On To Its Latest Gains           

• RES 4: $36.000 - Round number resistance 
• RES 3: $34.903 - High Oct 23 ‘24 and the bull trigger
• RES 2: $34.590 - High Mar 28  
• RES 1: $33.685 - Intraday high                                        
• PRICE: $33.401 @ 07:56 BST Apr 25
• SUP 1: $32.087 -  Low Apr 17               
• SUP 2: $30.577/28.351 - Low Apr 10 / 7 and the bear trigger
• SUP 3: $27.686 - Low Sep 6 ‘24   
• SUP 4: $27.180 - Low Aug 14 ‘24   

A strong rally in Silver Wednesday reinforces the current bullish theme and the metal is holding on to its latest gains. Price has cleared $33.117, the 76.4% retracement of the Mar 28 - Apr 7 bear leg. This paves the way for a climb towards $34.590, the Mar 28 high. On the downside, initial firm support to watch has been defined at $32.087, the Apr 17 low. A break of this level would undermine the bull cycle and highlight a potential reversal.