FxWirePro:USD/JPY loses upside momentum, bearish in the near term
Monday, March 21, 2016 6:16 PM UTC
- The USD/JPY inched higher on Monday as US dollar bounced back from last week losses as investors shook off dovish statement from Federal Reserve.
- However, further upside is expected to be limited as the pair finds strong resistence at 113.79 which should limit upside and bring a rebound back towards higher levels.
- Technically the RSI in the 4 hour chart is indicating slightly downwards at 45, meanwhile the 55, 30 and 20 MA's are pointing towards downside.
- To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 114.00, 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 111.32,a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 110.55.
Resistance Levels
R1: 112.82 (61.8% Retracement Level)
R2: 114.00 (Psychological Levels)
R3: 114.59(March 9th high)
Support Levels
S1: 111.32 (50% Retracement Level)
S2: 110.55 (Daily lows)
S3:109.79 (38.2% Retracement Level)