USD/JPY Price Analysis: The pair looks to be heading right back into the middle of the range

USD/JPY trades 0.18% higher on Friday and 1% higher on the week.
There was a strong rejection of 104.00 to the downside.

Rajan Dhall, MSTA FX Daily

USD/JPY daily chart

USD/JPY does not seem to like trading below 104.00 as there seems to be a quick recovery as soon as the level is pierced. The key level on the chart is the area marked in orange at 106.00. This level seems like a magnet for price and if the bulls manage to break the level it could be significant in the future.

There are also two trendlines to look out for on the chart. The first is marked in blue and the market is currently testing the zone. The black trendline is the stronger one as it has had more touches.

The indicators are back to mid-range as the price has pulled back. The MACD signal lines are still bearish, however, as they remain under the zero line.

Next week the latest US jobs data could inspire some more volatility than usual. There is also some election shenanigans to look forward to as the leaders of the democratic and republican parties go face to face.

Additional levels

USD/JPY

Overview
Today last price	105.61
Today Daily Change	0.19
Today Daily Change %	0.18
Today daily open	105.42

Trends
Daily SMA20	105.62
Daily SMA50	105.91
Daily SMA100	106.69
Daily SMA200	107.66

Levels
Previous Daily High	105.53
Previous Daily Low	105.21
Previous Weekly High	106.17
Previous Weekly Low	104.27
Previous Monthly High	107.05
Previous Monthly Low	105.1
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%	105.41
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%	105.33
Daily Pivot Point S1	105.24
Daily Pivot Point S2	105.06
Daily Pivot Point S3	104.91
Daily Pivot Point R1	105.56
Daily Pivot Point R2	105.71
Daily Pivot Point R3	105.89

Author

Rajan Dhall, MSTA

FX Daily

Rajan Dhall is an experienced market analyst, who has been trading professionally since 2007 managing various funds producing exceptional returns.

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