Treasury bond futures slide to six-week low as inflation data weighs on markets
Analysts at Barchart.com identify a potential selling opportunity in US Treasuries if prices break below key support levels, citing rising global inflation concerns.
September US T-Bond (ZBU26) futures have fallen to a six-week low, reflecting growing bearish sentiment across global bond markets. The decline follows the release of hotter-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data earlier this week, which has intensified fears that inflation remains persistent.
According to technical analysis provided by Jim Wyckoff at Barchart.com, the bears currently hold firm near-term control over the contract. The daily chart shows a clear downward trend, with prices testing critical support levels that could trigger further selling pressure if breached.
Wyckoff has identified a specific technical threshold that could signal a new selling opportunity. If September T-Bond futures break below the March low of 111 8/32, analysts suggest traders may look for downside movement. The projected price objective in such a scenario is 107 or lower.
Conversely, technical resistance has been identified at 113 even. This level is viewed as a point where traders might consider placing a protective buy stop to manage risk if the market reverses its current downward trajectory. The analysis suggests that until prices stabilise above this resistance, the path of least resistance remains lower.
The bearish outlook for US Treasury futures is underpinned by fundamental macroeconomic data. The recent inflation reports from the US have contributed to a broader global narrative of rising price pressures, which typically exerts downward pressure on bond prices as yields rise.
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All information presented in this analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author, Jim Wyckoff, does not manage trading accounts other than his personal account and holds no positions in the securities mentioned at the time of publication.
