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FxWirePro: USD/JPY hits session lows at 119.86, Nikkei plunge boosts yen demand

USD/JPY opened Asia 120.29 after moving in a narrow range during US session overnight

  • The pair fell below 120.00 as sharp fall in Japan's stocks reinforced risk-aversion across the board, boosting yen demand
     
  • USD/JPY hit session lows at 119.86, but has since pared losses to regain the 120 handle, is currently trading at 120.03 
     
  • 4-hourly Kijun at 119.84 provides support on the downside, breaks below could take the pair to 119.60 levels
     
  • On the upside resistance is seen at 120.25 (4h cloud top) ahead of 120.61 (Daily High Sep 22)
     

Resistance Levels:

R1: 120.25 (4h cloud top)

R2: 120.61 (Daily High Sep 22)

R3: 120.72 (Weekly Tenkan-Sen)

Support Levels: 

S1: 119.84 (4-hourly Kijun )

S2: 119.63 (Session Low Sep 23)

S3: 119.17 (Triangle Base From 118.25)

 

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