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FxWirePro: EUR/JPY holds 50-DMA support, bias higher, stay long

EUR/JPY has bounced off 50-DMA support at 121.63 on Thursday's trade. Below 50-DMA, the pair finds next strong support by daily cloud at 121.49, weakness only on break below. The pair is extending gains on the day, has b…

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FxWirePro: EUR/JPY holds 50-DMA support, bias higher, stay long
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  • EUR/JPY has bounced off 50-DMA support at 121.63 on Thursday's trade.
     
  • Below 50-DMA, the pair finds next strong support by daily cloud at 121.49, weakness only on break below.
     
  • The pair is extending gains on the day, has broken above 5-DMA on yen weakness.
     
  • Yen slumped across the board after the Bank Of Japan squashed tapering hopes.
     
  • The BoJ announced JGB-buying plans and increased bond purchases in the 5-10 year maturity range.
     
  • Call update: Our previous call (http://www.econotimes.com/FxWirePro-EUR-JPY-holds-cloud-support-weakness-only-on-break-below-507599) is progressing well.
     
  • Support levels - 122.02 (5-DMA), 121.74 (50-DMA), 121.49 (cloud top), 120.54 (Jan 17 low)
     
  • Resistance levels - 122.95 (Jan 20 high), 123.80 (trendline), 124
     

Recommendation: Hold for targets. 
 

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly EUR Spot Index was at -42.4271(Neutral), while Hourly JPY Spot Index was at -55.9374 (Bearish) at 0530 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex. 
 

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