FxWirePro: USDJPY loses momentum but outlook is bullish
Thursday, February 18, 2016 7:11 PM UTC
- The USD/JPY declined on Tuesday as US stocks declined and increased risk sentiment in the market attracted safe heaven assets.
- However, further decline is expected to be limited as the pair finds strong support at 113.79 which should limit downside and bring a rebound back towards higher levels.
- Technically the RSI in the 4 hour chart is indicating slightly downwards at 48, meanwhile the 55, 30 and 20 MA's are flat.
- To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 114.52, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 114.84.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 113.32,a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 112.38.
Recommendation: Go long around 113.30, targets 113.80, 114.50, SL 112.00.
Resistance Level
R1: 114.12 (50% Retracement Level)
R2: 114.52 (Feb 17th)
R3: 114.84 (61.8% Retracement Level)
Support Level
S1: 113.32 (38.2% Retracement Level)
S2: 112.38 (Daily lows)
S3:111.65 (Feb 2nd lows)