FxWirePro: USD/JPY neutral in the near-term, scope for downward resumption
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 3:42 PM UTC
- USD/JPY declined on Tuesday as the dollar dipped ahead of a news conference on Wednesday by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
- The market is looking for more clues on Trump's spending plans in the first speech since his shock win in November, pushing the dollar lower.
- Further upside for this pair is expected to be limited as strong resistance level at 116.46 is set to limit upside and bring decline towards lower levels.
- To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 115.76, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 116.46.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 115.34, a break below this level will open the gates towards next level at 114.70.
Resistance Levels
R1: 115.76 (50% Retracement level)
R2: 116.46 (61.8% Retracement level)
R3: 117.00 (Psychological levels)
Support Levels
S1: 115.34 (38.2% Retracement level)
S2: 114.70 (Dec 14th lows)
S3: 114.20 (23.6% Retracement level)