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FxWirePro: USD/JPY retakes 104 handle, intraday bias higher

Broad-based US dollar rally supports upside in USD/JPY, major retakes 104 handle. Holds strong support by 100-DMA on Thursday's trade, weakness only on break below. Stronger Chinese CPI data-driven risk-on market profile…

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FxWirePro: USD/JPY retakes 104 handle, intraday bias higher
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  • Broad-based US dollar rally supports upside in USD/JPY, major retakes 104 handle.
     
  • Holds strong support by 100-DMA on Thursday's trade, weakness only on break below.
     
  • Stronger Chinese CPI data-driven risk-on market profile also provides extra leg to the recovery in the USD/JPY pair.
     
  • Data released earlier today showed China's PPI turned positive for the first time in 55 months, while CPI bettered estimate to print at 1.9%. 
     
  • Fedspeaks and US retail sales data due ahead in the U.S. session will be in focus for further impetus.
     
  • Major support levels - 103.79 (5-DMA), 103.30 (100-DMA), 103, 102.85 (Oct 7 low)
     
  • Major resistance levels - 104.63 (Oct 13 high), 105, 105.60 (July 29 high)
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Recommendation: Good to long dips around 103.90/104, SL: 103.30, TP: 104.60/ 105/ 105.60
 

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