USD/JPY outlook: Inflated by fresh risk appetite but still lacks clearer direction signal

Slobodan Drvenica Windsor Brokers

USD/JPY

USDJPY remains constructive as bounce from multi-month low (139.88) holds above broken Fibo level at 142.55 (23.6% of 151.20/139.88 bear-leg, reinforced by 10DMA) for the third consecutive day.

Safe haven yen benefited from the recent uncertainty over US trade tariffs and anticipated negative impact on global economy, advancing over 10% from its January low vs US dollar, but the latest calmer tones that come from two biggest world’s economies (USA and China) faded safe haven demand that could further pressure yen if situation continues to improve

Friday’s fresh gains fully reversed Thursday’s drop, keeping in play hopes for attack at pivotal Fibo barrier at 144.21 (38.2% retracement) break of which to strengthen the structure and open way for stronger recovery.

However, predominantly negative daily studies (bearish momentum is still strong and stochastic is overbought) warn of possible recovery stall.

Look for reaction on key levels (142.55 or 144.21) which would provide clearer direction signals.

Res: 143.85; 144.21; 144.78; 145.54.
Sup: 142.55; 141.65; 141.41; 140.47.

Interested in USD/JPY technicals? Check out the key levels

1. R3 144.47
2. R2 143.96
3. R1 143.29
PP 142.78
1. S1 142.12
2. S2 141.61
3. S3 140.94

Updated Apr 24, 00:00 GMTSee Full Study

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Slobodan Drvenica

Windsor Brokers

Industry veteran with over 22 years’ experience, Slobodan Drvenica joined Windsor Brokers in 1995 when he was an active trader for more than 10 years, managing the trading desk and own account departments.

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