FxWirePro: USD/JPY neutral near-term, scope for downward resumption
Monday, August 15, 2016 1:50 PM UTC
- The USD/JPY pair declined on Monday, as sluggish U.S. retail sales data on Friday lowered expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
- Further upside is expected to be limited as the pair finds strong resistance at 101.67 which should limit more upside and bring a decline towards lower levels.
- To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 101.16, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 101.67.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 100.58, a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 99.94.
Resistance Levels
R1: 101.16 (50% Retracement Level)
R2: 101.67 (61.8% Retracement Level)
R3: 102.34 (Aug 12th high)
Support Levels
S1: 100.58 (38.2% Retracement Level)
S2: 99.94 (23.6% Retracement Level)
S3: 99.00 (Psychological levels)