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FxWirePro: USD/JPY breaks below 200-DMA, downside gains momentum post Kuroda, good to sell rallies

Yen regained lost footing versus the Greenback, knocking-off USD/JPY back below 121 handle.

  • USD/JPY slipped 200 DMA at 121.01, downside gains momentum on BOJ Governor Kuroda's comments 
     
  • The Japanese currency experienced wild swings on both sides after BOJ's policy meeting, USD/JPY day's range 121.48/120.31
     
  • Market continues to trade below 121.79 - 61.8% retrace of the 125.28-116.15 fall
     
  • The pair is now trading at 120.73, with immediate support at 120.60 (4h cloud base), and then at 120.45 (Daily Tenkan)
     
  • Resistance on the upside is located 121.00 (200 DMA) ahead of  121.48 (double top 23rd, 26th Oct)
     
  • Stochs are at oversold and show a bearish crossover, RSI is also biased lower
     
  • Focus now on US economic releases due later today, which may set the tone for further USD moves ahead of the NFP week

Recommendation: Good to sell rallies around 120.85, SL: 121.20, TP: 120.50

Resistance Levels:

R1: 121.00 (200 DMA) 
R2: 121.48 (double top 23rd, 26th Oct)
R3: 121.50 (Session High Oct 30)

Support Levels:

S1: 120.60 (4H cloud base)
S2: 120.45 (Daily Tenkan)
S3: 120.18 (20 DMA)

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