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Japanese consumer data was mixed. Average cash earnings recorded a second straight decline, with a reading of -0.2%. There was better news from household spending, which improved slightly to 1.0%.
The Federal Reserve published the minutes of its September meeting, when the Fed lower rates by 25 basis points. FOMC members said that the risks to U.S. growth “were tilted to the downside.” Policymakers highlighted concerns about weak global growth, the toll of the U.S-China trade war and low inflation. The markets have priced in yet another rate cut – according to the CME Group, the likelihood of a 1/4 point rate cut in October stands at 75%. U.S. consumer inflation reports for September were a disappointment, missing their forecasts. The headline reading slipped to 0.0%, while Core CPI slowed to 0.1%. Inflation levels remain subdued, well below the Federal Reserve’s target of 2.0%.
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We start with resistance at 111.62, which was last active in April. 110.62 is next.
109.73 has held in resistance since the end of May. 109.35 is close by.
108.70 has weakened and is an immediate resistance line.
108.10 switched to a resistance role late in the week, after USD/JPY posted gains.
107.30 has some breathing room in support.
106.61 is next.
105.55 has held in support since late August.
104.65 was last tested in January. It is the final support line for now.
I am bullish on USD/JPY
Since late August, the U.S dollar has sustained only one losing week against the yen. This shows a lack of interest in the Japanese currency, despite the slowdown in the U.S. Still, any unexpected geopolitical developments could restore the attractiveness of the safe-haven yen.
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