A strong sell-off in Bund futures yesterday reinforces the current corrective bearish condition and today’s fresh short-term cycle low, highlights a resumption of the bear leg. A continuation would pave the way for a move towards 128.52, a Fibonacci retracement. Key short-term resistance is seen at 129.40, the Nov 13 high. A clear break of this level would signal a possible reversal and the end of a corrective phase.
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BTP futures remain in a bull cycle and the contract is trading closer to its recent highs. Price is through a key resistance at 120.74, the Aug 5 high and a bull trigger. The breach also highlights a range breakout. This opens 121.38, a Fibonacci projection point. On the downside, support to watch lies at 119.90, the 50-day EMA. A clear break of the average would signal a possible short-term reversal.
A bull cycle in Gilt futures remains intact following recent strong impulsive gains. Yesterday’s gap higher strengthens current conditions and price has cleared key resistance at 91.82, the Sep 24 high. The breach opens 92.14 next, a Fibonacci projection. Price needs to trade below support at 90.26, the Sep 26 low, to reinstate a bearish theme. Initial firm support lies at 90.90, the 20-day EMA.
With the fiscal stance in line with Norges Bank expectations and having an approximately neutral impact on mainland GDP, the market reaction is limited.