US TSYS: Tsys Futures Trades Through Friday Lows

Jan-20 00:50
  • Tsys futures have opened lower in Asia, while there will be no cash tsys trading until Tuesday. Longer-dated contracts are underperforming this morning after curves bear-flattened on Friday. TU is the only contract not trading below Friday's lows, -00¾ at 102-22¾, while TY is -04+ at 108-13
  • Projected rate cuts through mid-2025 cooling again, current lvls vs. Friday morning* as follows: Jan'25 at -0.1bp, Mar'25 at -6.9bp (-8bp), May'25 -12.6bp (-14.6bp), Jun'25 -21.6bp (-24.6bp), Jul'25 at -25.4bp (-29.1bp).
  • Foreign holdings of tsys rebounded in November, rising by $51.6b to $8.63t, nearing the all-time high of $8.67t recorded in September. Gains were widespread, with China increasing its holdings by $8.5b to $768.6b, and the UK adding $22.3b to reach $765.6b. Meanwhile, Japan, the largest holder, saw a decline of $3.1b to $1.1t. Belgium's holdings rose by $11.7b to $361.3b, potentially reflecting custodial accounts for China. Conversely, the Cayman Islands, a hub for hedge funds, reduced holdings by $12.7b to $397b.

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TRUDEAU SAYS `WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO'

Dec-20 21:16
  • TRUDEAU SAYS `WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO'
  • TRUDEAU WANTS GOVT TO PREPARE FOR NEW US ADMINISTRATION
  • TRUDEAU DOESN'T ADDRESS QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS LEADERSHIP

USDCAD TECHS: A Pullback Would Be Considered Corrective

Dec-20 21:00
  • RES 4: 1.4539 3.382 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
  • RES 3: 1.4537 2.0% 10-dma envelope
  • RES 2: 1.4508 3.236 proj of the Oct 17 - Nov 1 - 6 price swing
  • RES 1: 1.4467 High Dec 19 
  • PRICE: 1.4356 @ 16:56 GMT Dec 20
  • SUP 1: 1.4301 Low Dec 18  
  • SUP 2: 1.4174/4014 20- and 50-day EMA values 
  • SUP 3: 1.3928 Low Nov 25 and a key support
  • SUP 4: 1.3822 Low Nov 6

USDCAD bulls remain in the driver’s seat. While price faded into the Thursday close, the recent breach of 1.4178, the Nov 26 high, confirmed a resumption of the uptrend and this maintains the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. The latest rally opens 1.4508 next, a Fibonacci projection level. Initial firm support to watch lies at 1.4174, the 20-day EMA. A pullback would be considered corrective.   

AUDUSD TECHS: Bearish Trend Structure

Dec-20 20:30
  • RES 4: 0.6550 High Nov 25
  • RES 3: 0.6501 50-day EMA               
  • RES 2: 0.6429 High Dec 12  
  • RES 1: 0.6337/6396 Low Dec 11 / 20-day EMA
  • PRICE: 0.6263 @ 16:55 GMT Dec 20
  • SUP 1: 0.6199 Low Dec 19 
  • SUP 3: 0.6158 1.236 proj of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 - 7 price swing
  • SUP 3: 0.6100 Round number support 
  • SUP 4: 0.6045 1.500 proj of the Sep 30 - Nov 6 - 7 price swing

The trend needle in AUDUSD continues to point south and this week’s fresh cycle lows and Wednesday’s sell-off, reinforce a bear theme. The move down maintains the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs. Note that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position too, highlighting a dominant downtrend. The break lower opens 0.6158 next, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm resistance to watch is 0.6396, the 20-day EMA.