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FxWirePro: USD/JPY finds major support at daily cloud (111.55), weakness only on break below

  • USD/JPY fails to break major trendline resistance at 112.90, edges lower for 3rd successive session.
     
  • The major is trading range bound on the day, with day's high at 111.80 and low at 111.50.
     
  • We evidence a 'Bearish Cypher' pattern on daily charts which adds scope for downside.
     
  • Daily cloud is offering strong support at 110.55 levels, we see weakness on break below.
     
  • Dovish comments from Fed Evans and North Korea news led risk-aversion weighing on the pair.
     
  • Fed Chair Yellen’s speech due later today will be closely watched for further direction.

Support levels - 111.55 (cloud top), 111.08 (100-DMA), 110.65 (38.2% Fib retracement of 107.318 to 112.716 rally)

Resistance levels - 112.04 (5-DMA), 112.71 (Sept 21 high), 113

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly USD Spot Index was at 86.5202(Bullish), while Hourly JPY Spot Index was at 155.629 (Bullish) at 1040 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

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