FxWirePro: USD/JPY recovers slightly from fresh 18-month lows at 106.13, good to sell rallies
JPY bulls took a breather from their recent upsurge, USD/JPY is attempting a slight recovery from fresh 18-month lows at 106.13. Sluggish manufacturing activity reports from China released over the weekend weighed negati…
JPY bulls took a breather from their recent upsurge, USD/JPY is attempting a slight recovery from fresh 18-month lows at 106.13.
Sluggish manufacturing activity reports from China released over the weekend weighed negatively on the markets.
Most major Asian indices open in the red on risk-off, but lack of fresh fundamental triggers (as the Chinese markets remain closed in observance of Labour Day) sees some stabilization.
With Japan’s markets closed for rest of the week, focus remains on the US docket.
Key US employment data later this week, along with US ISM manufacturing PMI report.
In the meantime, the sentiment around the global equities will play a key role.
Technically upside in the pair lack momentum. RSI weak at 33. Major moving averages biased lower.
Pair is holding strong trendline support at 106.10 levels, breaks below will drag the pair to 105.50 levels.
Immediate support and resistance are located at 105.50 (Oct 16th 2014 low) and 107 respectively.
Recommendation: Good to sell rallies around 106.70, SL: 107.20, TP: 106.20/106/105.50