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FxWirePro: USD/JPY extends range trade, momentum studies neutral

  • FOMC's neutral/hawkish stance dented the dollar and yields dropped, dragging USD lower.
     
  • USD/JPY consolidating above 111.50 handle, momentum studies neutral.
     
  • Cloud weighs on the upside, break above will find stiff resistance at 20-DMA at 112.42.
     
  • On the flipside, 109.75 (converged 200-DMA and trendline) is major support.

Support levels - 111 (May 19 low), 110.61 (23.6% Fib of 118.662 to 108.130 fall), 109.75 (200-DMA & trendline)

Resistance levels - 112, 112.15 (38.2% Fib), 112.42 (20-DMA)

Recommendation: Wait for clear directional bias.

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly USD Spot Index was at -57.0686 (Neutral), while Hourly JPY Spot Index was at -128.62 (Bearish) at 0515 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

 

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