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FxWirePro: EUR/JPY finds stiff resistance at 122.30, good to go long on break above

  • EUR/JPY spikes past 122 handle, intraday bias remains higher.
     
  • The single currency remains bid in Asia as markets cheer Draghi’s overall cautious yet positive tone.
     
  • The sell-off in the Japanese Yen on account of the rising Treasury yields pushed the pair higher.
     
  • Technical studies support upside. The pair has broken past 50-DMA at 121.14.
     
  • Upside finds major resistance at 122.30, break above could see further upside.
     
  • Markets focus on German current account surplus due later today.

Support levels - 122, 121.14 (50-DMA), 121.06 (5-DMA)

Resistance levels - 122.30 (trendline), 122.95 (Ja n 20 high), 123.31 (Jan 27 high)

TIME  TREND INDEX  OB/OS INDEX    

1H          Bullish                Overbought       
4H          Bullish                Overbought       
1D          Bullish                Neutral        
1W         Bullish                Neutral      

Recommendation: Good to go long on breakout above 122.30, SL: 121.85, TP: 122.95/ 123.30/ 123.70

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly EUR Spot Index was at 118.353(Highly bullish), while Hourly JPY Spot Index was at -150.259 (Highly bearish) at 0600 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex

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