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USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Stalling in Familiar Territory

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Talking Points:

  • USD/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat

  • Support: 119.22, 117.17, 115.48

  • Resistance: 120.82, 121.91, 123.88

The US Dollar is struggling to build upward having attempted to bounce from channel support against the Japanese Yen. A daily close above the December 23 highat 120.82 exposes the intersection of the December 8 high and the 38.2% Fibonacci expansion at 121.91. Alternatively, a turn below the channel floor at 119.22 opens the door for a test ofthe January 21 low at 117.17.

Risk/reward considerations argue against entering short with prices in close proximity to support. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bullish reversal signal suggests taking up the long side is premature. We will remain flat for now, waiting for a more actionable opportunity to present itself.

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USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Stalling in Familiar Territory
USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Stalling in Familiar Territory

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--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com


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