FxWirePro: USD/JPY breaks strong resistance at 113.20, targets 114.20
Bullish tone in USD/JPY pushes the pair higher to break strong resistance at 113.20. Rising prospects of a Fed rate hike next month particularly after upbeat US Q4 GDP revision keep the US dollar supported, USD/JPY exten…
Bullish tone in USD/JPY pushes the pair higher to break strong resistance at 113.20.
Rising prospects of a Fed rate hike next month particularly after upbeat US Q4 GDP revision keep the US dollar supported, USD/JPY extends upside for 8th straight session.
Most Asian regions observe Easter Monday holiday, trades remain thin, the Japanese yen remains weak on the back of risk-on rally in the Japanese stocks.
113.80 is next immediate resistance for the pair. Breaks above could see tests of 114 and then 114.20 levels.
On the downside supports are seen at 113.27 (4h 5DMA), 113.11 (session lows) and further below at 113.
Calendar focus this week shall remain on U.S. ISM manufacturing, ADP Employment Report and PCE inflation for February along with BoJ Tankan survey.
Recommendation: Good to buy dips around 113.55, SL: 113, TP: 113.80/114/114.20