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FxWirePro: EUR/JPY recovery capped below 5-DMA, focus on ECB for further impetus

  • EUR/JPY has resumed downside after brief consolidation in the previous session.
     
  • Recovery in the previous session was capped at 100-DMA which is stiff resistance.
     
  • European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy decision is due to be announced Thursday at 1145 GMT, followed by Draghi’s press conference at 1230 GMT.
     
  • Statement will be keenly in focus about the ECB's position regarding recent developments in inflation, growth and trade wars relative to its baseline.
     
  • The single currency is extending weakness as we head into the ECB meeting due later today.
     
  • EUR/JPY is trading 0.21% lower on the day at 129.86 at the time of trading, bias remains bearish.
     
  • 55-EMA at 129.88 is immediate support, break below will see test of 50-DMA at 129.15.
     
  • On the flipside, breakout at 100-DMA could see resumption of upside.

Support levels - 129.88 (55-EMA), 129.57 (trendline), 129.15 (50-DMA)

Resistance levels - 130.14 (5-DMA), 130.21 (100-DMA), 131

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly EUR Spot Index was at -16.003 (Neutral), while Hourly JPY Spot Index was at 158.915 (Bullish) at 0600 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex
 

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