I’m still looking for buying opportunities on USD/JPY after the pair broke below 101.50 last week, this was supported by risk aversion over the ongoing European banking health concerns. Fed watcher Hilsenrath writes that debate among Fed members on rate hike is intensifying, with yen weakness seen amid increased risk appetite in Asian stock markets and as the BoJ kicks off its 2-day policy meeting.
Make sure to keep a close eye on the news feeds in case any further safe-haven flows develop which will push this pair lower again.
You can look to go long this pair around the 101.20 area with a longer-term profit target of 102.20 and a SL around 100.90
Overall Bias on this trade
This is a longer-term trade setup and I remain neutral on USD in the long term but feel that USD/JPY will rally mainly because of central banks differences, with the FED tapering QE and the BOJ still full steam ahead with their QE programme.If the price falls down to 101.00 I expect it to be supported, so this would bean even better price to buy USD/JPY.
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