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FxWirePro: USD/JPY breaks below 117.72 support, drop till 116.88 likely

USD/JPY has broken below 117.72 support (which is 78.6 % Fib of of 116.08 to 123.76 rise), drop till 116.88 (Feb 2nd lows) likely.

  • Downside in the pair gained momentum after slump across European equities spurred a renewed wave of risk-aversion, raising the demand for the safe-haven yen.
     
  • The major dropped sharply to fresh five-month lows near 117.32 as recovery fizzled once again near 118.20 region.
     
  • Immediate support now lies at 117.05 (Feb 5 lows), while resistance on the upside is located at 118.30 (trendline).

Recommendation: Sell rallies around 117.70, SL: 118.30, TP: 116.80/116

 

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