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FxWirePro: USD/JPY finds stiff resistance at 109.95, good to sell rallies

USD/JPY fell below the 110.00 handle after Masatsugu Asakawa's (vice-minister of finance for international affairs) comments that Yen intervention will stay in toolbox. Downside found strong support by risisng trendline …

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FxWirePro: USD/JPY finds stiff resistance at 109.95, good to sell rallies
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  • USD/JPY fell below the 110.00 handle after Masatsugu Asakawa's (vice-minister of finance for international affairs) comments that Yen intervention will stay in toolbox.
     
  • Downside found strong support by risisng trendline at 109.40, pair has seen a bounce off the trendline support.
     
  • Hourly charts show stiff resistance at 109.95 levels (1H 50&10-SMAs), intraday bias is lower.
     
  • US dollar also remains subdued due to the US services PMI for May which added to the bearishness in the manufacturing sector.
     
  • That said, rising expectations that the Fed could hike at any of the next few meetings likely to keep downside limited.
     
  • Immediate support and resistance are seen at 109.61 (10-DMA) and 110.34 (23.6% Fib June 2015 to May 2016 fall).
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Trade Idea: Sell rallies around 109.80/90, SL: 110.35, TP: 109.45/109.25
 

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