The USD/JPY pair is battling round 109.00 after hitting 109.16. A corrective decline is set to stop at the 108.65 level, according to FXStreet’s Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik.
See: USD/JPY trend remains on the upside, next resistance at 109.39 – Credit Suisse
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“The 4-hour chart shows that, while USD/JPY is still holding above all of its moving averages, technical indicators are correcting overbought conditions, although far from signalling an upcoming decline. The 20 SMA maintains a strong bullish slope, providing dynamic support around 108.30.”
“As long as the pair remains above 108.65, the downside potential will remain limited.”
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