FxWirePro: USD/JPY maintains bullish bias with focus on 115.00 levels
Thursday, January 26, 2017 7:18 PM UTC
- USD/JPY rose on Thursday as dollar demand improved with higher global bond yields and stable stock markets.
- The U.S. dollar rebounded after its worst run since August as investors refocused on the chances of higher U.S. inflation and growth.
- Further downside is expected to be limited as the pair finds strong support at 113.55 should limit further decline and bring rebound towards higher levels in the short term.
- To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 114.70, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 115.23.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 114. 18, a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 113.55.
Resistance Levels
R1: 114.70 (50% Retracement Level)
R2: 115.23 (61.8% Retracement Level)
R3: 115.61 (Jan 19th high)
Support Levels
S1: 114. 18 (38.2% Retracement Level)
S2: 113.55 (23.6% Retracement Level)
S3: 113.00 (Psychological levels)