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FxWirePro: EUR/JPY consolidates 'Symmetric Triangle' breakout, eyes 200-DMA at 129.81

EUR/JPY chart on Trading View used for analysis

  • EUR/JPY hovers around 129 handle, down 0.16% on the day at the time of writing.
     
  • The single currency under pressure ahead of Eurozone inflation data.
     
  • Earlier today German retails sale disappointed, came in below expectations in October, contracting 0.3% MoM and expanding 5.0% YoY. 
     
  • Focus now on flash inflation figures in Euroland for the month of November for further impetus. Any disappointment will weigh on th euro.
     
  • Italy's willingness to amend the budget is being well received by the markets. But caution likely to prevail as we head into the G20 summit. 
     
  • Technicaly, the pair has broken out of 'Symmetric Triangle' pattern and is extending consolidation at 129 handle.
     
  • Momentum with the bulls and upbeat data could see test of 200-DMA at 129.81. On the flipside, retrace back into Triangle could see weakness.

Support levels - 128.91 (5-DMA), 128.82 (21-EMA)

Resistance levels - 129.81 (200-DMA), 130

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