FxWirePro: USD/JPY hovers around 20-DMA, key focus on FOMC and BoJ monetary policy meetings on Wed
Monday, September 19, 2016 7:14 AM UTC
- USD/JPY extends range trade, hovers around 20-DMA at 102.18.
- Momentum studies are neutral, Techs have a bearish bias.
- FOMC and the BoJ monetary policy meetings on Wed in Focus. Both banks are likely to stay on hold.
- Comprehensive assessment by BoJ will be watched for any indications of a change in the monetary policy framework and/or additional monetary easing.
- Major resistance seen at 102.71 (50-DMA), only decisive break above to see reversal in the bearish trend.
- Major support levels - 101.92 (50% Fib), 101.73 (Sept 16 low), 101.36 (61.8% Fib)
- Major resistance levels - 102.18 (20-DMA), 102.49 (38.2% Fib), 102.71 (50-DMA)