FxWirePro: EUR/JPY upside stalls at 61.8% Fib, major resistance at 126.40
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:34 AM UTC
- Cautious tone persisting across markets as traders remain wary ahead of the FOMC meeting, which is likely to spur volatility.
- Yen gains amid cautious trades and risk aversion, keeps EUR/JPY subdued on the day.
- Data released earlier showed Japan All Industry Activity Index in February at -1.2% m/m above forecasts at -1.3%.
- EUR/JPY largely rangebound on the day, upside is seen capped at 61.8% Fib at 125.73.
- The pair also finds strong trendline resistance at 126.40 levels, breaks above needed for further bullishness.
- The Bank of Japan will decide on its monetary policy on Thursday and is likely expected to deliver decisive steps.
- Pair is holding above 5-DMA (125.12) which is strong support on the downside. Breaks below could see next support at 125 (50% Fib of 128.221 to 121.711 fall).
- Techs support upside in the pair, breaks above 126.40 will be signal for long.