1 May 2015
USD/JPY off highs near 119.75
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The US dollar extends its upbeat momentum in the European morning, driving USD/JPY to fresh session highs, as the US dollar was caught by a fresh bid-wave ahead of Europe open against its major competitors supported by the latest US data flow.
USD/JPY eyes 120 barrier
Currently, the USD/JPY pair trades higher by 0.28% at 119.71, retracing from fresh session highs of 119.81. The USD/JPY pair extends its gradual ascent from Asia as the greenback remains broadly lifted as Thursday’s upbeat US macro releases continue to dominate the markets amid a data-thin EUR calendar as Europe remains closed on Labour Day holiday.
Moreover, the yen weakened against the US dollar also after sharp deceleration of the consumer price index in the Tokyo area from 2.2% y/y rise to a mere 0.4% in April.
Meanwhile, US economic releases will remain the major driver in the day ahead amid quiet European session.
USD/JPY Technical Levels
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 119.92 (April 30 High)) levels and above which it could extend gains 120.10 (April 23 High) levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 119.47 (Today’s Low) below that at 119 levels.
USD/JPY eyes 120 barrier
Currently, the USD/JPY pair trades higher by 0.28% at 119.71, retracing from fresh session highs of 119.81. The USD/JPY pair extends its gradual ascent from Asia as the greenback remains broadly lifted as Thursday’s upbeat US macro releases continue to dominate the markets amid a data-thin EUR calendar as Europe remains closed on Labour Day holiday.
Moreover, the yen weakened against the US dollar also after sharp deceleration of the consumer price index in the Tokyo area from 2.2% y/y rise to a mere 0.4% in April.
Meanwhile, US economic releases will remain the major driver in the day ahead amid quiet European session.
USD/JPY Technical Levels
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 119.92 (April 30 High)) levels and above which it could extend gains 120.10 (April 23 High) levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 119.47 (Today’s Low) below that at 119 levels.