FxWirePro: EUR/JPY edges lower on broad yen strength, remains supported above 122 handle
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:40 AM UTC
- EUR/JPY edges lower on the day reversing part of the relief rally seen yesterday.
- Pair remains supported above the 122 handle, and is currently trading around 122.30 levels after hitting session lows at 122.12.
- Better bid EUR/USD pair extending support to EUR/JPY, bias remains lower.
- Focus remains on euro zone PPI data and sentiment surrounding the global equities and oil markets in absence of significant economic releases.
- The pair has resistance at 122.91 (May 2nd highs), 123 (psychological levels) and 123.12 (5-DMA).
- On the flip side, support is seen at 122.05 (Mar 1st lows), 121.71 (April 18th lows) below which it could extend losses to towards 121.63 (3-year low).
- Technicals on daily charts support downside in the pair. The pair is holding strong trendline support at 121.70 and weakness only on breaks below.