- The S&P 500 futures are reporting a 0.6 percent drop in Asia, signaling worsening risk aversion. The Shanghai Composite index has hit four-year lows, while Japan’sNikkei index has dropped to the lowest level since March 15, 2017.
- Still, the USD/JPY has defended the support at 111.97 (61.8% Fib R of 110.38/114.55) and is now trading at 112.18. More importantly, it has created a bullish divergence of the relative strength index (RSI) on the 15-minute chart.
- A minor bounce to 112.438 (555-period EMA on 15-min chart) could be in the offing. A bigger rally could unfold in the North American session if the US consumer price index (CPI) betters estimates.
15-Minute Chart
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Spot Rate: 112.18
Daily High: 112.31
Daily Low: 111.97
Trend: Minor corrective bounce likely
R1: 112.31 (session high)
R2: 112.73 (5-day EMA)
R3: 113.00 (psychological hurdle)
Support
S1: 111.97 (61.8% Fib R of 110.38/114.55)
S2: 111.66 (Sept. 18 low)
S3: 111.38 (100-day EMA)
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