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FxWirePro: USD/JPY neutral in the near-term, scope for downward resumption

  • USD/JPY declined on Tuesday as investors bought safe Japanese yen after North Korea fired a missile over northern Japan, fuelling worries of fresh tension between Washington and Pyongyang.
     
  • North Korea has conducted dozens of ballistic missile tests under young leader Kim Jong-Un, but firing projectiles over mainland Japan is its first since 2009.
     
  • The United States, Japan and South Korea considered that launch to have been a ballistic missile test while North Korea said it was a rocket carrying a communications satellite into orbit.
     
  • Investors are looking to how Trump will react to North Korea, and to his push for tax reforms. He is expected to begin a major effort this week to convince the public of the need for them.
     
  • The ongoing downside is set to continue for this pair as the resistance level at 108.97 is likely to act as strong barrier to the bulls and bring a further decline towards lower levels.
     
  • To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 108.69, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 108.97.
     
  • To the downside immediate support can be seen at 108.43, a break below this level will open the gates towards next level at 108.12.

    Resistance Levels

    R1: 108.69 (50% Retracement level)

    R2: 108.97 (61.8% Retracement level)

    R3: 109.29 (Daily high)

    Support Levels

    S1: 108.43 (38.2% Retracement level)

    S2: 108.12 (23.6% Retracement level)

    S3: 108.00 (Psychological levels)
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