EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls times might be up as indicators approach overbought territory
- The daily RSI and MACD remain in positive territory but suggest that consolidation may be incoming..
- The same indicators on the hourly chart hint also signal a possible consolidation phase subsequent to recent gains.
- The EUR/JPY's position above primary SMAs maintains long-term bullish sentiment.
In Monday's session, the EUR/JPY pair is trading mildly higher, showing continued dominance by the bulls. However, caution must be exercised due to signs of overbought conditions, which tend to be followed by downward movements
In the daily analysis, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for the EUR/JPY pair has been observing a steady positive trend. It points out that buyers hold a strong position with the latest reading nearing overbought territory. Concurrently, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram fortifies this stance, demonstrating flat green bars symbolizing a steady but flattening positive momentum.
EUR/JPY daily chart
Transitioning to the hourly chart, the RSI has dipped from high-positive towards a negative slope, with the latest reading at 54, distancing itself from an earlier overbought condition. The MACD histogram also hints at a pace alteration, continuing to print flat green bars, implying a downturn in buying pressure.
EUR/JPY hourly chart
The EUR/JPY robust performance is highlighted by its position above the key Simple Moving Average (SMA) benchmarks at 20,100, and 200 days. However, a technical correction may be incoming but any movements which keep the pair above these levels could be considered as mere consolidation.
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Patricio Martín
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Patricio is an economist from Argentina passionate about global finance and understanding the daily movements of the markets.
