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FxWirePro: USD/JPY fails shy of 113 handle, finds stiff resistance at channel top, scope for test of 111 levels

  • USD/JPY tracks UST yields lower, closes a bullish gap up open.
     
  • Upside in the pair has once again failed just shy of 113 handle.
     
  • The major finds stiff resistance by channel top at 113 levels, upside only on break above.
     
  • Momentum indicators are in overbought zone and 4H charts are showing a bearish RSI divergence.
     
  • Rollover of RSI and stochs from overbought zone with a close below 5-DMA currently at 112.47 will see test of 111 levels.

Support levels - 112.47 (5-DMA), 112, 111.60 (minor trendline), 111.07 (38.2% Fib of 98.787 to 118.662 rally)

Resistance levels - 113 (psychological level & channel top), 113.97 (23.6% Fib), 115.50 (Mar 10 high)

Recommendation: Watch for confirmation on technicals to go short.

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly USD Spot Index was at -17.173 (Neutral), while Hourly JPY Spot Index was at 23.0676 (Neutral) at 1050 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

 

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