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FxWirePro: USD/JPY heads deeper into bear territory, more downside expected

The USD/JPY pair declined to hit low at 112.36 levels during mid-European session, however the pair pulled back some losses after the release of jobless claims data from US market. The pair hit fresh 17 -month low on Thu…

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  • The USD/JPY pair declined to hit low at 112.36 levels during mid-European session, however the pair pulled back some losses after the release of jobless claims data from US market.
     
  • The pair hit fresh 17 -month low on Thursday on expectation that Federal Reserve will exercise caution in proceeding with further rate hike.
     
  • Currently the pair is trading around 108.08. levels, it is set to falling further lower towards 107.50 levels in the short term on safe heaven bids.
     
  • Strong support can be seen at 107.97, a break below this level will expose the pair towards next support level located at 107.68 levels.
     
  • Major resistance can be seen at 109.18, a break above this level will open the gates towards 109.93 levels.

    Resistance Levels

    R1: 109.93 (April 7th high)

    R2: 109.18 (61.8% Retracement Level)

    R3: 108.36 (50% Retracement Level)

    Support Levels

    S1: 107.97 (Daily lows)

    S2: 107.68 (38.2% Retracement Level)

    S2: 107.00 (Psychological levels)

 

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